weightlifting

[weyt-lif-ting]

noun

1. the act, art, or sport of lifting barbells of given poundages in a prescribed manner, as a competitive event or conditioning exercise.

weightlifting

/ ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ /

noun

1. the sport of lifting barbells of specified weights in a prescribed manner for competition or exercise

Other Word Forms

• weightlifter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of weightlifting¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; weight + lift ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

The Enhanced Games is planned to be an annual competition, initially comprising short-distance swimming, sprinting and weightlifting, with the inaugural event set to be held in Las Vegas from 21-24 May 2026.

From BBC

The Enhanced Games are planned to be an annual competition, initially comprising short-distance swimming, sprinting and weightlifting, with the inaugural event set to be held in Las Vegas from 21-24 May 2026.

From BBC

It revolved around rudimentary weightlifting; first and foremost, sets of back squats the day after he took the mound.

From Los Angeles Times

Active Clubs embed their ideology within apolitical activities such as martial arts and weightlifting.

From Salon

It was a variety of things that got Doncic looking so much more defined than in past years, from weightlifting, sprints and a change of his eating habits in committing to a better diet.

From Los Angeles Times