light weight
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of light weight
First recorded in 1765–75
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The boats are made of aluminum, whose light weight helps them move swiftly to a target speed of about 14 knots, which is about 16 miles per hour, said one of Vela’s founders, Michaël Fernandez-Ferri.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
These materials combine the functional qualities of metals and semiconductors with the bendability and light weight of plastics.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 15, 2025
They’ve attracted a wide following thanks to their light weight and versatility.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2025
Plastic was also easier to transport because of its light weight, Hoell added, and she cited some analyses suggesting that it has a lower carbon footprint than alternatives like steel.
From Salon ● May 2, 2024
That light weight in the car, those feeble hands clutching the reins, had told them their own driver was not there.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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