define weightlifting
weightlifting noun [U]. âº the âactivity of âlifting âheavy âbars to âstrengthen the âmuscles, either for âexercise or in a âcompetition. weightlifter noun [C] us /ËweÉªtËlÉªfÂ·tÉr/ âº The 5-foot-9, 200-pound weightlifter had a Superman âlogo tattooed on his âleft âarm.