bodybuilding
1 synonym for bodybuilding, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sport in which competitors are judged on the look and development of their muscles.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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musclebuilding
How to use bodybuilding
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
competitive bodybuilding
a bodybuilding contest
bodybuilding competition
take up bodybuilding
It is a neutral, everyday word and is uncountable, so it takes no plural.
Etymology
Bodybuilding is a compound of the English words body and building.
Full origin of bodybuilding →Frequently asked questions
What is bodybuilding?
Bodybuilding is a sport in which competitors are judged on how their muscles look and how well developed they are. Training and diet are aimed at building and shaping muscle.
Is bodybuilding one word or two?
It is normally written as one word, bodybuilding. The hyphenated form body-building is listed as an alternative.
Is bodybuilding the same as weightlifting?
No. Bodybuilding is judged on the appearance of the muscles, while weightlifting as a sport is about how much weight a person can lift.
