bodybuilding
noun/ˈbɑdiˌbɪldɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #11,253 most common English word
Meaning
the activity of doing exercises to develop and enlarge the muscles of the body.
Example sentence
She started bodybuilding to improve her strength and overall fitness.
Synonyms & related words
- weightlifting
- powerlifting
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