lightweight
Translation
lightweight, light
Examples
This is a lightweight jacket.
This is a lightweight jacket.
He bought a lightweight laptop.
He bought a lightweight laptop.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) having little weight This is a lightweight jacket.
Similar Words
Synonyms: light, flimsy; Antonyms: heavy, heavyweight
Etymology
A compound word from 'light' (not heavy) + 'weight' (heaviness). Literally 'light in weight'.
Memory Tips
Think of a feather. It has 'light weight', so it's 'lightweight'.