bodybuilder
|bod-y-build-er|
🇺🇸
/ˈbɑːdiˌbɪldər/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɒdiˌbɪldə/
muscle builder
Etymology
'bodybuilder' originates from the English words 'body' and 'builder', where 'body' refers to the physical structure of a person and 'builder' refers to someone who constructs or develops something.
'bodybuilder' was formed by combining 'body' and 'builder' in the 20th century as the sport of bodybuilding gained popularity.
Initially, it referred to someone who builds their physique through exercise, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who engages in bodybuilding, a form of physical exercise and training focused on building muscle mass and strength.
The bodybuilder spent hours in the gym every day.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45