Bodybuilding Meaning in English

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US

ˈbɒdiˌbɪldɪŋ

BAH-dee-BIL-ding

UK

bˈɒdɪbˌɪldɪŋ

BOD-ee-BIL-ding

Definition

Bodybuilding is the activity of developing and strengthening your muscles by doing special exercises and following a diet, often for competition or personal fitness.

Usage & Nuances

'Bodybuilding' is both a general activity and a competitive sport. Common collocations: 'bodybuilding competition', 'bodybuilding supplements', 'bodybuilding routine'. It is distinct from casual weight training; 'bodybuilding' usually aims for visibly larger muscles.

• Spanish: culturismo - fisicoculturismo
• Portuguese (BR): musculação - fisiculturismo
• Portuguese (PT): culturismo - musculação
• Chinese (Simplified): 健美运动
• Chinese (Traditional): 健美運動
• Hindi: बॉडीबिल्डिंग - शरीर सौष्ठव
• Arabic: كمال الأجسام
• Bengali: বডিবিল্ডিং - শরীরগঠন (খেলাধুলা)
• Russian: бодибилдинг - культуризм
• Japanese: ボディビル
• Vietnamese: thể hình
• Korean: 보디빌딩
• Turkish: vücut geliştirme
• Urdu: باڈی بلڈنگ
• Indonesian: binaraga

Example Sentences

He goes to the gym every day for bodybuilding.

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Bodybuilding can improve your physical strength.

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She started bodybuilding after college.

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I'm not into bodybuilding; I just want to stay fit.

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My cousin won a bodybuilding contest last year.

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There’s a whole section at the store for bodybuilding supplements.

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