featherweight Definition
- 1a weight classification in professional boxing and other combat sports, typically for fighters weighing between 123 and 126 pounds
- 2a weight classification in amateur boxing, typically for fighters weighing between 54 and 57 kilograms
- 3a very light weight
Using featherweight: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "featherweight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He won the featherweight championship last year.
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She is a featherweight boxer.
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The package was so light it felt like a featherweight.
featherweight Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for featherweight
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Summary: featherweight in Brief
The term 'featherweight' [ˈfɛðəweɪt] refers to a weight classification in professional and amateur boxing, typically for fighters weighing between 123-126 pounds or 54-57 kilograms. It can also refer to a very light weight, as in 'The package was so light it felt like a featherweight.'
