lightweight

adjective
UK: /ˈlaɪt.weɪt/
US: /ˈlaɪt.weɪt/

  1. Weighing very little; not heavy.

    1. This jacket is lightweight, so it's good for summer.
    2. I prefer lightweight luggage when travelling to avoid extra fees at the airport.

  2. Designed or built to be light in weight.

    1. He bought a lightweight tent for his camping trip.
    2. The new laptop boasts a lightweight design, making it easy to carry around the campus.

  3. Not serious or important.

    1. The movie was a lightweight comedy, nothing too deep.
    2. I find his arguments rather lightweight and lacking substantial evidence.

Synonyms

portable flimsy trifling inconsequential
lightweight noun

  1. A person of little importance or influence.

    1. He's seen as a lightweight in the political arena.
    2. Compared to the CEO, I'm a lightweight and don't have much say.

  2. A boxer or other athlete of a specified light weight.

    1. The lightweight division is known for its speed.
    2. He trained hard to compete as a lightweight in the upcoming tournament.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lightweight" in English means: Weighing very little; not heavy., Designed or built to be light in weight., Not serious or important..

The phonetic transcription of "lightweight" is /ˈlaɪt.weɪt/ in British English and /ˈlaɪt.weɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lightweight": portable, flimsy, trifling, inconsequential.

Example usage of "lightweight": "This jacket is lightweight, so it's good for summer.". More examples on the page.