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heavyweight

[ˈhɛviweɪt]

heavyweight Definition

  • 1a weight division in professional boxing and other combat sports, typically including athletes weighing over 200 pounds
  • 2a person or thing that is very important, influential, or powerful
  • 3a large and heavy object

Using heavyweight: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "heavyweight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The heavyweight champion of the world.

  • Example

    He's a heavyweight in the tech industry.

  • Example

    The movers struggled to lift the heavyweight couch.

heavyweight Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for heavyweight

  • bigwig
  • important person
  • influential person
  • powerful person
  • heavy hitter

Antonyms for heavyweight

Idioms Using heavyweight

  • to use one's power or influence to intimidate or dominate others

    Example

    He's always throwing his weight around in meetings.

  • to have influence or authority

    Example

    Her opinion carries a lot of weight in the company.

  • pull one's weight

    to do one's fair share of work or contribute equally to a group effort

    Example

    Everyone needs to pull their weight if we're going to finish this project on time.

Phrases with heavyweight

  • a fierce competition between two or more powerful opponents

    Example

    The debate between the two heavyweight politicians was intense.

  • a boxer who is expected to compete for the heavyweight championship

    Example

    The young fighter is considered a heavyweight contender.

  • the championship title for the heavyweight division in boxing and other combat sports

    Example

    He won the heavyweight title by knockout.

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Summary: heavyweight in Brief

The term 'heavyweight' [ˈhɛviweɪt] refers to a weight division in combat sports, typically including athletes over 200 pounds, as well as a person or thing that is very important, influential, or powerful. Examples include 'The heavyweight champion of the world.' and 'He's a heavyweight in the tech industry.' Idioms like 'throw one's weight around' and 'carry weight' denote the use of power and influence, while 'pull one's weight' means to contribute equally to a group effort.