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bodybuilder

American

[bod-ee-bil-der] / ˈbɒd iˌbɪl dər /

Or body-builder

noun

a person who practices bodybuilding.

Etymology

Origin of bodybuilder

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

Example Sentences

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Meylemans, known as the “Little Belgian,” and Silveira, a former bodybuilder and nurse from Brazil, represent countries that are not exactly known for sliding on ice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

The former professional bodybuilder and firefighter, from Ilkeston in Derbyshire, has become a fan favourite on the rebooted series over the past two years.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

Afghan child bride is now a top bodybuilder.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 12, 2025

The ball first got rolling on Infinite Flow’s development when Hamamoto reached out to competitive paraplegic bodybuilder Adelfo Cerame Jr. via Facebook and asked if he’d be interested in becoming her wheelchair dance partner.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 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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