bodybuilding
noun
body·build·ing
ˈbä-dē-ˌbil-diŋ 
: the developing of the body through exercise and diet
specifically
: the developing of the physique for competitive exhibition
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She's been doing competitive bodybuilding for a few years now.
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Mishima’s torso is buffed from years of bodybuilding, his legs almost spindly by comparison.
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Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
The film became a box office hit and paved the way for the bodybuilding industry's entry into mainstream culture.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
For example, prescription HGH may not be used for bodybuilding, athletic enhancement, or anti-aging purposes.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Other common times to experience stretch marks include growth spurts, puberty, and during weight training or bodybuilding programs.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
The film became a box office hit and paved the way for the bodybuilding industry's entry into mainstream culture.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
For example, prescription HGH may not be used for bodybuilding, athletic enhancement, or anti-aging purposes.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Other common times to experience stretch marks include growth spurts, puberty, and during weight training or bodybuilding programs.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Bodybuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodybuilding. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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bodybuilding
noun
body·build·ing
ˈbäd-ē-ˌbil-diŋ
: the developing of the body through exercise and diet
bodybuilder
noun
-ˌbil-dər
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