heavyweight

English

Noun

Wikipedia heavyweight (plural heavyweights)

1. A very large, heavy or impressive person.
2. The professional boxing weight division for boxers weighing more than 190 pounds; a boxer in that division.
3. A similar division and contestant in other sports.

Adjective

heavyweight (not comparable)

1. Of the heavyweight boxing (or similar) division.
2. Being relatively heavy.
3. Being a leader in one's field.

See also

• lightweight
• midweight