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
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She's been doing competitive bodybuilding for a few years now.
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ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Schwarzenegger not only gave him the guide to learning about bodybuilding, but has also stepped into the gym with him to put it into practice.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
But that’s no more true than thinking that logging a count of reps is the goal of bodybuilding.
—ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
Joseph Baena has won his second bodybuilding competition, after competing in and winning his first gold medal at the NPC Natural Colorado State Championships last weekend.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bodybuilding
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“Bodybuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodybuilding. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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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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