Definition of heavyweight
1 : one that is above average in weight
2 : one in the usually heaviest class of contestants: such asa : a boxer in an unlimited weight division — compare light heavyweightb : a weight lifter weighing more than 198 pounds
3 : one that possesses great power, prominence, or stature
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Examples of heavyweight in a Sentence
Their company is one of the industry's heavyweights.
a heavyweight in the U.S. Senate, he has a lot of clout in judicial confirmations
First Known Use of heavyweight
1857
HEAVYWEIGHT Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of heavyweight for English Language Learners
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: a fighter in the heaviest class of boxers : a boxer who weighs more than 175 pounds (79.5 kilograms)
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: someone or something that is very important and powerful
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: something that is heavy
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