1. a competitive sport in which athletes attempt to lift the heaviest possible weight in three disciplines: the squat, bench press, and deadlift.
Usage: typically used as an uncountable noun; often used attributively (e.g., 'powerlifting competition')

Examples

• She trains in powerlifting three times a week at her local gym.
• Powerlifting requires strength, technique, and mental discipline.
• He competed in his first powerlifting meet last year.
• The powerlifting federation sets strict rules for each lift.
• Many athletes transition from bodybuilding to powerlifting.
• Powerlifting differs from weightlifting in the types of lifts performed.