bodybuilder

American  

[bod-ee-bil-der] / ˈbɒd iˌbɪl dər /

Or body-builder

noun

1. a person who practices bodybuilding.

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Etymology

Origin of bodybuilder

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

Example Sentences

He said he would be back and now, decades after he came to Belfast as a young bodybuilder, Arnold Schwarzenegger has returned to the city for a special honour.

From BBC

In the courtyard, a bodybuilder posed as a live version of Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

Even though he looks like a bodybuilder, his tank top reads, I’M A CAT PERSON.

From Literature