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muscle-builder

muscle-builder

3.6
A person who exercises to build very large, strong muscles
  • noun
  • /ˈmʌsəlˌbɪldər/
translation icon : culturista
  • Many muscle-builders spend hours in the gym each day.

Examples

  • He is a dedicated muscle-builder who trains every day.

  • The magazine featured tips for aspiring muscle-builders looking to improve their physique.

  • He worked hard to become a successful muscle-builder and entered several competitions.

  • Many muscle-builders follow strict diets to gain strength.

  • He worked hard to become a successful muscle-builder by following a rigorous training regimen.

  • Many muscle-builders participate in bodybuilding competitions to showcase their strength.

  • The gym offers specialized classes for muscle-builders to refine their techniques.

Synonyms

bodybuilder
vsmuscle-builder
21 3.0

A person who trains hard to make large, well-defined muscles, often for contests

focuses on strength and size rather than sculpted appearance
muscleman
vsmuscle-builder
1 4.5

A man with large strong muscles from exercise

is gender neutral and defines the activity regardless of sex
musclebuilder
vsmuscle-builder
6.1

A person who trains to build large strong muscles for competitions

does special exercises to develop large and strong muscles without focus on appearance
muscle builder
vsmuscle-builder
3.1

A person who exercises to make large, strong muscles

is the hyphenated form of the same phrase
musclewoman
vsmuscle-builder
7.4

A woman with large, strong muscles from working out

is the neutral term used for any person regardless of gender
bulker
vsmuscle-builder
  • Jargon
8.1

A person who eats more and trains to gain muscle and weight

focuses on special exercises to build large and strong muscles rather than diet gain

Antonyms

couch potato
  • Informal
11 4.3

A person who sits or lies down a lot, usually watching television

How Muscular

bodybuilder
21 3.0
muscle-builder
3.6
weightlifter
6 3.1
gym rat
  • Slang
2 7.7
exerciser
3 2.7

Surface Forms

muscle-builder singular
muscle-builders plural

Morphology

muscle-builder = muscle + builder (transparent) = muscle + build + er

Clear compound of 'muscle' + 'builder' meaning a person who builds muscle; components map directly to the sense.

Etymology

The word muscle-builder starts with muscle, from Latin musculus meaning 'little mouse' because people thought muscles looked like small mice under the skin, and ends with builder, meaning 'one who builds'. So a muscle-builder is a person who 'builds' strong muscles by exercise.