bodybuilding
noun
body·build·ing
ˈbä-dē-ˌbil-diŋ 
: the developing of the body through exercise and diet
specifically
: the developing of the physique for competitive exhibition
Examples of bodybuilding in a Sentence
She's been doing competitive bodybuilding for a few years now.
Recent Examples on the Web
As someone who competed in bodybuilding, Cianciolo said she is used to being in a gym around men.
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Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2024
Majors was preparing for a bodybuilding role in Magazine Dreams — which has since been shelved — when the actor allegedly became furious with Jabbari.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2023
In his daily Pump Club newsletter, bodybuilding legend and movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger has been sharing anecdotes from his long and storied career, including tips on how to build good habits, get fitter, and pursue your goals.
—Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 7 Aug. 2023
In April of that year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about the risks of using these drugs for bodybuilding or athletic enhancement.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024
Amy has also competed in bodybuilding competitions over the years.
—Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
Jackie is at the gym to prepare for a bodybuilding competition, but she’s drawn into a sordid plot involving Lou’s estranged family, a web of ghastly and sometimes homicidal misfits.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2024
Right on cue, a bodybuilding drifter named Jackie (Katy O’Brian) barges into Lou’s life.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
Supplements can be dangerous for teens Teens may also embrace fads like fasting, juice or tea cleanses and supplements, which are especially used for bodybuilding and weight loss.
—Rochelle Koff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2024
Majors was preparing for a bodybuilding role in Magazine Dreams — which has since been shelved — when the actor allegedly became furious with Jabbari.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2023
In his daily Pump Club newsletter, bodybuilding legend and movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger has been sharing anecdotes from his long and storied career, including tips on how to build good habits, get fitter, and pursue your goals.
—Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 7 Aug. 2023
In April of that year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about the risks of using these drugs for bodybuilding or athletic enhancement.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024
Amy has also competed in bodybuilding competitions over the years.
—Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
Jackie is at the gym to prepare for a bodybuilding competition, but she’s drawn into a sordid plot involving Lou’s estranged family, a web of ghastly and sometimes homicidal misfits.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2024
Right on cue, a bodybuilding drifter named Jackie (Katy O’Brian) barges into Lou’s life.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
Supplements can be dangerous for teens Teens may also embrace fads like fasting, juice or tea cleanses and supplements, which are especially used for bodybuilding and weight loss.
—Rochelle Koff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
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“Bodybuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodybuilding. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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bodybuilding
noun
body·build·ing
ˈbäd-ē-ˌbil-diŋ
: the developing of the body through exercise and diet
bodybuilder
noun
-ˌbil-dər
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