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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

bantamweight

/ˈbæntəmweɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does bantamweight mean?

noun

A bantamweight is a boxer or other athlete who competes in a weight class of up to 118 pounds (53.5 kilograms).

Example

"The bantamweight boxer won the championship with a knockout in the fifth round."

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