🧑‍🍳 A person gaining weight 🥤 A high-calorie supplement

weight gainer

4.2

A person who deliberately becomes heavier to improve health or build muscle

noun
/weɪt ˈɡeɪnər/

: aumentador de peso

After following a strict diet and workout plan, the weight gainer noticed a significant increase in muscle mass.

I'm a yo-yo Dieter, yo-yo weight gainer.

Examples

Not every weight gainer relies on supplements; some focus on natural foods and strength training.
The doctor advised the weight gainer to monitor his calorie intake carefully.
He is a dedicated weight gainer who follows a strict diet.
Many weight gainers focus on high-calorie foods.
After following a weightlifting program, the weight gainer achieved his goal of increasing his body mass.
The weight gainer attended nutritional workshops to learn how to effectively add calories to his diet.
As a serious weight gainer, she tracked her daily calorie intake to ensure she met her health goals.

Synonyms

gainer

vsweight gainer

6.0

A person who gains body weight over time

is deliberate, focusing on adding mass to improve health or physique

bulker

vsweight gainer

Jargon

8.1

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

is about adding mass for general health or overall physique rather than muscle only

Surface Forms

weight gainer singular

weight gainers plural

Morphology

weight + gainer

The noun is a transparent compound: its meaning is directly built from 'weight' (what is to be gained) and 'gainer' (one who gains or something that causes gain). In a product context a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer it refers to a supplement or item that helps a person gain weight or mass.

Etymology

Weight gainer comes from the clear image of someone who adds body weight: weight is what they want more of and a gainer is the person who increases it. Imagine someone putting plates on a scale until the number goes up; that's why the term means 'a person who deliberately gains weight'.