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.
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From October 24th to 26th, bodybuilding buffs can join roughly 40,000 participants alongside more than 400 exhibitors, with product reveals, calisthenics competitions and plenty of bodybuilding demonstrations taking place all throughout the Dubai Muscle Show.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The first of its kind, this flagship concept aims to bring the brand back to its bodybuilding roots.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
One of the main hooks of this season is the introduction of an opponent that gives the very large Reacher a run for his money, a character played by bodybuilding giant Olivier Richters, who is 7’2.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
In the film, Majors plays amateur bodybuilder Killian Maddox, who aspires to make a name for himself within the violent world of bodybuilding.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The first of its kind, this flagship concept aims to bring the brand back to its bodybuilding roots.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
One of the main hooks of this season is the introduction of an opponent that gives the very large Reacher a run for his money, a character played by bodybuilding giant Olivier Richters, who is 7’2.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
In the film, Majors plays amateur bodybuilder Killian Maddox, who aspires to make a name for himself within the violent world of bodybuilding.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Bodybuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodybuilding. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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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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