1. a weight division in professional boxing for fighters weighing between 175 and 200 pounds (79.4 to 90.7 kg)
Usage: boxing
2. a boxer who competes in the cruiserweight division
Usage: boxing

Examples

• He moved up to cruiserweight after outgrowing the light heavyweight division.
• The cruiserweight championship bout is scheduled for next month.
• As a cruiserweight, he had to maintain his weight between 175 and 200 pounds.
• The former heavyweight decided to drop down to cruiserweight.
• She became the first woman to hold the cruiserweight title in that organization.
• The cruiserweight fought with impressive speed and power.
• Many cruiserweights eventually move up to heavyweight later in their careers.