lightweight
ˈlaɪtˌweɪt
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Definition of lightweight - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
weightweighing less than similar items
  • This lightweight jacket is perfect for summer.
featherweight light slim
2.
importancenot serious or important
  • The movie was a lightweight comedy.
trivial unimportant
3.
technologyhaving a small performance impact
  • The app is lightweight and runs smoothly on older devices.
efficient streamlined

Noun

1.
boxing categoryTECH.boxer weighing between 126 and 135 poundsTECH.
  • He trained hard to compete as a lightweight..
boxer fighter pugilist
2.
alcoholperson who gets drunk easily
  • She's a lightweight when it comes to drinking.
tipsy
3.
statusperson of little importance
  • He's considered a lightweight in the political arena.
insignificant nobody nonentity
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Expressions with lightweight

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extremely light in weight, even more than lightweight
This super-lightweight jacket is perfect for summer hikes.
concrete offering better insulation and ease of handling
They chose lightweight concrete for its insulation properties.
boxing class for fighters weighing between 126 and 130 pounds
He won the title in the junior lightweight division last year..

Origin of lightweight

Old English, leoht (light) + wihte (weight)

Terms with lightweight included in their meaning

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casual wear
lightweight shirt with short sleeves and no collar
furniture
lightweight folding chair used on beaches
clothing
lightweight sandal for beach use
cycling
lightweight jacket for cyclists, often weather-resistant
camping
lightweight portable bed for camping or military use
corkadj.
materials
made from lightweight bottle-sealing tree bark
vehicles
lightweight motorcycle for off-road use
clothing
lightweight shorts for sports or gym activities

Examples of lightweight in a sentence

  • She preferred a lightweight laptop for travel.
  • His speech was filled with lightweight remarks.
  • The book is a lightweight read for the weekend.
  • This lightweight software won't slow down your computer.
  • The new browser is lightweight and efficient.
  • The lightweight delivered a powerful punch in the final round.

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  1. French:léger, poids léger, ...
  2. German:leicht, Leichtgewicht, ...
  3. Italian:leggero, peso leggero, ...
  4. Spanish:ligero, peso ligero, ...
  5. Portuguese:leve, categoria leve, ...
  6. Chinese:轻便的, 轻量级拳击手, ...
  7. Japanese:軽量の, ライト級ボクサー, ...
  8. Arabic:خَفِيف الوَزْن, وَزْنُ الخَفِيف, ...
  9. Hebrew:קַל, מִשְׁקַל קַל, ...
  10. Russian:лёгкий, боксер легкого веса, ...
  11. Ukrainian:легкий, легковаговик, ...
  12. Hindi:हल्का, लाइटवेट मुक्केबाज, ...
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