The meaning of LIGHTWEIGHT is one of less than average weight; specifically : a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 135 pounds for professionals and 132 pounds for amateurs.

LIGHTWEIGHT meaning: 1. weighing only a little or less than average: 2. not showing deep understanding or knowledge of…. Learn more.

lightweight, n. & adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Nov 18, 2025 · lightweight (plural lightweights) (combat sports) A particular weight class, or member of such, as prescribed by the rules, between that of the heavier welterweight and the lighter featherweight.

1. Weighing relatively little; not heavy: lightweight clothing; a lightweight wood. 2. Sports Of, relating to, or characteristic of a lightweight: the lightweight title. 3. Having no significance or influence: a …

Definition of lightweight adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

When an object is lightweight, it weighs much less than other similar objects. A person is a lightweight if they can't handle much — if you get full after a small meal, big eaters might refer to you as a …