weight lifter

noun

: one who lifts barbells in competition or as an exercise
weight lifting noun

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If a peptide stack is popular among weight lifters, who’s to say which peptide did what? — Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 Tight hip flexors are a common gripe among weight lifters as well as those who spend a good portion of their day sitting. — Julia Eskins, Outside, 22 Sep. 2025 Only experienced weight lifters who understand the risks should use this technique, however. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2025 Calisthenics can also be a great option for weight lifters who have plateaued and would benefit from switching things up, as well as those who’ve taken a hiatus from the gym and want to ease back into things as safely as possible. — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 8 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for weight lifter

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First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of weight lifter was in 1897

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weight lifter

noun
: one who lifts barbells in competition or as an exercise
weight lifting noun
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