bodybuilder

or bod·y-build·er

[ bod-ee-bil-der ]

noun

1. a person who practices bodybuilding.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bodybuilder¹

First recorded in 1965–70; bodybuild(ing) + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The bodybuilders who popularized them in the ’80s and ’90s were mostly in their 20s and 30s.

From Vox

Even the unwell, bodybuilders, and “clean eaters” are known to use it.

From Quartz

Author Anita Bean is a renowned sports nutritionist and former competitive bodybuilder who has worked with the British Olympic Association and many professional teams across various sports, and her book is relevant to athletes of all levels.

From Outside Online

He drew on his experience as a bodybuilder to convey Darth Vader’s intimidating aura.

From Washington Post

Getting into the single digits for body fat percentages is something that even professional bodybuilders and fitness models only do for short periods of time, precisely because it’s unhealthy and unsustainable.

From Popular-Science

Benoit Denizet-Lewis profiled a bisexual bodybuilder named Todd in his book America Anonymous, which was released in January.

From The Daily Beast