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welterweight

The word “welterweight” has 3 syllables: wel-ter-weight

It's pronounced as /ˈwɛltɚˌweɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for welterweight?

In the thesaurus, “welterweight” has 18 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for welterweight along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for welterweight

Meanings of welterweight

  • noun
    1. A boxer weighing more than a lightweight boxer and less than a middleweight boxer; someone boxing in the welterweight class.
    2. A weight of 28 pounds (or 40 pounds: a heavy welterweight), sometimes imposed in addition to weight for age, chiefly in steeplechases and hurdle races.
  • adjective
    1. Between lightweight and middleweight.

Example Sentences

  • The boxer competed in the welterweight division and won the championship.
  • He started his career as a welterweight before moving up to middleweight.
  • The welterweight title fight drew thousands of fans to the arena.
  • As a welterweight, she trained harder to maintain her speed and stamina.
  • The welterweight champion defended his belt with an impressive knockout.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms or another words to welterweight, such as: bantamweight, boxer, cruiserweight, featherweight, fighter, flyweight, gladiator.

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