lightweight
Pronunciation: [laɪtˌweɪt]
Word
Context: "weight category"
(adjective) when something is not heavy. It’s easy to lift or carry because it doesn’t weigh much. Imagine a feather or a small backpack; both are lightweight.
Example
This backpack is so lightweight that I can carry it all day without getting tired.
Example
That heavy suitcase is not lightweight; it’s too hard to lift.
Example
Is this material lightweight enough for a camping trip?
Context: "sports category"
(noun) a class of competitors in sports, like boxing or wrestling, who weigh a certain amount. In lightweight categories, fighters are lighter and usually faster.
Example
He won the championship in the lightweight division.
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She is competing in the heavyweight class, not the lightweight class.
Example
Who are the strongest fighters in the lightweight category?
Context: "technology or products"
(adjective) when a product, like a phone or laptop, is designed to be easy to carry and not bulky. Lightweight tech is great for busy people who are always on the go.
Example
My lightweight laptop is perfect for traveling.
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That old computer is too heavy and not lightweight at all.
Example
Do you have any recommendations for a lightweight tablet?
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