adjective
- weighing relatively little; not heavy
- made of thin or flimsy material
- lacking substance, depth, or seriousness
Usage: informal
noun
- a boxer or wrestler in a weight class below welterweight
- a person of little importance or influence
Usage: sports
Usage: informal
Examples
- She packed a lightweight jacket for the trip.
- The laptop is surprisingly lightweight and portable.
- This lightweight fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
- The movie was criticized as lightweight entertainment.
- He won the lightweight championship last year.
- Don’t worry about his criticism—he’s a political lightweight.
- The tent is made of lightweight aluminum poles.
- Her lightweight approach to the problem wasn’t very helpful.