lightweight

adjective/ˈlaɪtˌweɪt/

Frequency rank: #5,490 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

low in weight; not heavy, often while still being strong or functional.

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Example sentence

Cyclists prefer lightweight materials like carbon fiber because they reduce fatigue on long rides.

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