heavyweight meaning

heavyweight as a noun

1. a person of exceptional importance and reputation

   Synonyms: colossus, behemoth, giant, titan

   Type of: important person

2. a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

   Synonyms: giant, hulk, whale

   Type of: large person

3. an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 201 pounds

   Type of: boxer

4. a wrestler who weighs more than 214 pounds

   Type of: wrestler

5. a professional boxer who weighs more than 190 pounds

   Type of: prizefighter

How to pronounce heavyweight

heavyweight is pronounced /ˈhɛviweɪt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.