middleweight
word
Definition
A middleweight is a person or thing that is in the middle range of weight, especially in boxing or other combat sports. It can also describe something of medium importance or strength.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in sports, especially boxing, MMA, and wrestling: 'middleweight boxer,' 'middleweight champion.' Less commonly, used for people or things of moderate importance, e.g., 'a middleweight company.' Not used outside combat sports in a literal sense.
Example Sentences
He is a middleweight boxer.
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The championship was for the middleweight title.
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She moved up from middleweight to heavyweight.
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He's one of the best middleweights in MMA right now.
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That company is a middleweight in the tech industry—big, but not a giant.
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After two years as a middleweight, he decided to drop to welterweight.
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