1. a weight class in boxing and other combat sports for competitors weighing between 115 and 118 pounds (52-53.5 kg)
Usage: boxing; combat sports
2. a boxer or fighter who competes in the bantamweight division
Usage: boxing; combat sports

Examples

• The bantamweight championship fight is scheduled for next month.
• He moved up from flyweight to bantamweight after gaining muscle.
• The young bantamweight showed impressive speed and agility in the ring.
• She became the first woman to hold the bantamweight title in three different organizations.
• The bantamweight division is known for its fast-paced, technical fights.
• At 117 pounds, he barely made the bantamweight limit.