bodybuilder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bodybuilder
First recorded in 1965–70; bodybuild(ing) + -er 1
Example Sentences
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Decades after captivity that she said made her feel less than human, she’s now adopting the almost superhuman form of a competitive bodybuilder.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Just like his dad, Baena, 28, is a regular at Gold’s Gym in Venice Beach where he has trained leading up to his debut as a competitive bodybuilder.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Afghan child bride is now a top bodybuilder.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 12, 2025
In her 20s, Hargitay learned from a fan of her mother’s that there was a rumor she wasn’t the daughter of Hungarian bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay, but Italian singer Nelson Sardelli.
From Salon • Jun. 27, 2025
She had physically recovered from the shooting and was working to become a successful bodybuilder and had started a magazine focused on women's health.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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