bodybuilder
1 synonym for bodybuilder, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who trains with diet and exercise to develop a strikingly muscular physique, often for competition.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
musclebuilder
How to use bodybuilder
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professional bodybuilder
competitive bodybuilder
amateur bodybuilder
a bodybuilder's physique
Bodybuilder is an ordinary, informal word used in everyday speech about fitness.
Etymology
Bodybuilder is a straightforward compound of body and builder, put together to name someone who builds up their own body through training.
Full origin of bodybuilder →Frequently asked questions
What does a bodybuilder actually do to build muscle?
A bodybuilder combines resistance training with a controlled diet to increase and shape muscle size over time.
Is bodybuilder the same as weightlifter?
Not quite, a weightlifter focuses on lifting maximum weight, while a bodybuilder focuses on the size and appearance of the muscles themselves.
Can bodybuilder also mean someone who builds vehicle bodies?
That use exists but is rare, and the word almost always refers to someone who builds muscle through diet and exercise.
