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middleweight

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Middleweight (noun) means a weight class in boxing and other combat sports, between light middleweight/welterweight and super middleweight. Example: “He fought his entire career in the middleweight division.”

noun

A weight class in boxing and other combat sports, between light middleweight/welterweight and super middleweight.

"He fought his entire career in the middleweight division."

A boxer or fighter who competes in this weight class.

"The reigning middleweight champion successfully defended his title."

How to use middleweight

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA mid-range weight class in boxing, or a fighter who competes at that weight.

Common pairings

middleweight champion middleweight division middleweight bout

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: middleweights

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Etymology

A compound of "middle" and "weight," naming the boxing division that falls between the lighter and heavier weight classes.

Rhymes for middleweight

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Frequently asked questions

What does “middleweight” mean?

The word “middleweight” means a weight class in boxing and other combat sports, between light middleweight/welterweight and super middleweight. In plain terms, a mid-range weight class in boxing, or a fighter who competes at that weight.

How do you use “middleweight” in a sentence?

Here is “middleweight” used in a sentence: “He fought his entire career in the middleweight division.”

What part of speech is “middleweight”?

“Middleweight” is a noun.

How many meanings does “middleweight” have?

“Middleweight” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a weight class in boxing and other combat sports, between light middleweight/welterweight and super middleweight.