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- [mid-l-weyt]
- /ˈmɪd lˌweɪt/
- /ˈmɪd.l̩.weɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mid-l-weyt]
- /ˈmɪd lˌweɪt/
Definitions of middleweight word
- noun middleweight a boxer or other contestant intermediate in weight between a welterweight and a light heavyweight, especially a professional boxer weighing up to 160 pounds (72.5 kg). 1
- adjective middleweight Boxing. of or relating to middleweights: the middleweight division. 1
- adjective middleweight (of a horse, especially a hunter) able to carry up to 185 pounds (83.9 kg). 1
- noun middleweight A weight in boxing and other sports intermediate between welterweight and light heavyweight. 1
- noun middleweight boxer or wrestler of certain weight 1
- noun middleweight a professional boxer weighing 154–160 pounds (70–72.5 kg) 0
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Origin of middleweight
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; middle + weight
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Parts of speech for Middleweight
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middleweight popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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