muscleman

noun

mus·​cle·​man ˈmə-səl-ˌman 

1

: a man with a muscular physique

2

: bully sense 2

Examples of muscleman in a Sentence

musclemen and bodybuilders working out in the gym

Recent Examples on the Web

After showing up in small roles in such Hollywood films as 1958’s Too Much, Too Soon and South Pacific, Harrison headed to Italy and became an instant leading man in the mold of muscleman Steve Reeves with The Invincible Gladiator (1962). — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

The 6-foot-4 muscleman’s career rise often was stymied by his poor defense. — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

That’s why fans of Sylvester Stallone were likely so surprised to see the muscleman’s most recent Instagram post. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026

The Austrian muscleman wasn’t exactly known for his facility around dialogue or his expressiveness. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1