bodybuilding

or bod·y-build·ing, bod·y build·ing

[ bod-ee-bil-ding ]
/ ˈbɒd iˌbɪl dɪŋ /

noun

the act or practice of exercising, lifting weights, etc., so as to develop the muscles of the body.

Origin of bodybuilding

1900–05; from the verb phrase build ( up one's) body; see -ing1

Words nearby bodybuilding

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Words related to body building

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British Dictionary definitions for body building

body building

noun

the practice of performing regular exercises designed to make the muscles of the body conspicuous