light weight
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of light weight
First recorded in 1765–75
Example Sentences
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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
Sea silk became famous for its luminous gold appearance, light weight, and remarkable strength, earning the nickname "legendary silk."
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026
They’ve attracted a wide following thanks to their light weight and versatility.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2025
The film can jam up the machinery — not only potentially destroying expensive technology but imperiling workers — or, because of its light weight, get sorted into paper waste and contaminate it, making it unsellable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2024
You know I am no light weight, and the others were both burly men.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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