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as in weight
the amount that something weighs
the coach limited his recruiting to linebackers of a certain avoirdupois
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as in ponderousness
the state or quality of being heavy
told his patient that he had to do something about his unhealthy avoirdupois and that exercising would be a good start
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Recent Examples of avoirdupois
To make the most of the full fury of its hot-cam performance, the Integra was trimmed of 140 pounds of not-so-necessary avoirdupois.
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Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 21 May 2020
There are a few mildly funny moments, such as Garfield suddenly finding out he’s been wearing a collar and tag the whole time, hidden under his furry avoirdupois.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
McCormick was a member of the Jolly Fat Men’s Club, a fraternal group that celebrated avoirdupois.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2017
Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 21 May 2020
There are a few mildly funny moments, such as Garfield suddenly finding out he’s been wearing a collar and tag the whole time, hidden under his furry avoirdupois.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
McCormick was a member of the Jolly Fat Men’s Club, a fraternal group that celebrated avoirdupois.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoirdupois
Noun
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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List prices for Lilly's weight loss and diabetes treatments, Zepbound and Mounjaro, top $1,000 per month.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The somber atmospherics and satisfying weightiness allowed Dudamel to show off his new ensemble’s soloists and sections, which have prepped for his arrival by burnishing their sonic gold.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Use the hope of warm weather to add pops of color and play with new silhouettes that outdo the heaviness of thick sweaters and bulky coats of the past season.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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People came in—slightly quiet at first, acknowledging the heaviness of the past 364 days.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The sweater-style top adds warmth without bulk, while the matching bottoms keep the look cohesive and easy.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Use vegetables not for bulk but as bold flavor flourishes—grated, blitzed, or shaved—to finish off a dish.—
Chadwick Boyd,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Avoirdupois.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoirdupois. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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