heavyweight
Translation
heavyweight, important person, major player
Examples
He is the heavyweight boxing champion.
He is the heavyweight boxing champion.
She is a heavyweight in the tech industry.
She is a heavyweight in the tech industry.
Grammar Patterns
a heavyweight ((in a field)) an important person in a field He is a heavyweight in politics.
the heavyweight ((champion/title)) the heavyweight champion/title He won the heavyweight title.
Similar Words
Synonyms: big shot, major player, titan; Antonyms: lightweight, nobody
Etymology
A compound word from 'heavy' + 'weight'. Literally, someone or something of great weight.
Memory Tips
Picture a boxer who has a 'heavy weight' and is therefore a 'heavyweight'. This can be literal (in sports) or figurative (in business).