bodybuilding

or bod·y-build·ing, bod·y build·ing

[ bod-ee-bil-ding ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bodybuilding¹

1900–05; from the verb phrase build ( up one's ) body; -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He then studied sports at the University of Bath and worked for brand Fitness First as a personal trainer before turning his attention to professional bodybuilding.

From BBC

“I always felt that I was quite misunderstood in the sport of bodybuilding,” Heath says over Zoom.

From Seattle Times

Middlesbrough fan Bionic, whose real name is Matty Campbell, was a talented footballer as a teenager and came close to having a professional career before taking up bodybuilding.

From BBC

I kind of figured they go on the road together and Lou becomes Jackie’s cheerleading manager as she goes around doing bodybuilding competitions and it all gets more toxic.

From Los Angeles Times

Schwarzenegger entered politics after years as a bodybuilding champion and movie star.

From Los Angeles Times