welterweight

noun

wel·​ter·​weight ˈwel-tər-ˌwāt 

: a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 147 pounds compare lightweight, middleweight

Examples of welterweight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By the end of her professional career, Christy won the WBC super welterweight title in 2009 and later had a record of 49-7-3, including 31 knockouts. —Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025

Inspired by Mayweather and Tyson Kuller witnessed Ennis’ dazzling debut in the 154-pound, super welterweight division earlier this month. —Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025

Thompson is an American mixed martial artist and former kickboxing world champion, currently competing in the UFC’s welterweight division. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025

The circumstances surrounding the teen's death were remarkably similar to that of the welterweight champion, who died by suicide in 2009 at the age of 37. —Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

welter "a heavyweight horseman or boxer" (of obscure origin) + weight entry 1

Note: Compare welter in Joseph Wright, English Dialect Dictionary: "anything large of its kind; a 'whopper'" (attestation mostly from west Midlands).

First Known Use

circa 1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for welterweight

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• adsorbate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate

Kids Definition

welterweight

noun

wel·​ter·​weight ˈwel-tər-ˌwāt 

: a boxer in a weight division having an upper limit of 147 pounds