heavyweight
noun/ˈhɛviweɪt/
Frequency rank: #6,668 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a person or thing of great importance, influence, or weight, especially in a sport or field.
Example sentence
The champion is considered the top heavyweight in the world of professional boxing.
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