light weight
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of light weight
First recorded in 1765–75
Example Sentences
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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
When ballooning, the light weight of the baby spider allows it to take flight by catching a breeze.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2023
The alloy is known for excellent corrosion resistance, light weight and strength but cannot be produced by all suppliers, said Zhao.
From Reuters • Sep. 13, 2023
They were each armed with a sword, knife, and crossbow, and though they’d been alert while their captain passed by, she knew a crossbow wasn’t exactly a light weight to bear for hours on end.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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