noun
barbell
Barbell (noun) means a long metal bar with a fixed weight at each end, gripped in the middle and used for lifting exercises.
noun
1
A long metal bar with a fixed weight at each end, gripped in the middle and used for lifting exercises.
"The in-house gym included “squat racks” for weight lifting, with iron barbells branded with “Thinking Machines” in bold white typeface."
— Cade Metz, The A.I. Start-Up Soap Opera Riveting Silicon Valley (2026)
2
A straight bar with a small ball at each end, worn as a piercing.
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Etymology
Blend of bar + dumbbell. The piercing is named after the exercise equipment, because of the visual resemblance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of barbell?
"barbell" (noun) means a long metal bar with a fixed weight at each end, gripped in the middle and used for lifting exercises.
What are the different meanings of barbell?
"barbell" has 2 main meanings: 1. A long metal bar with a fixed weight at each end, gripped in the middle and used for lifting exercises; 2. A straight bar with a small ball at each end, worn as a piercing.
