adjective

lightweight

lightweight, light

This is a lightweight jacket.

This is a lightweight jacket.

He bought a lightweight laptop.

He bought a lightweight laptop.

((adjective)) + ((noun)) having little weight This is a lightweight jacket.

Synonyms: light, flimsy; Antonyms: heavy, heavyweight

A compound word from 'light' (not heavy) + 'weight' (heaviness). Literally 'light in weight'.

Think of a feather. It has 'light weight', so it's 'lightweight'.

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