weight gainer
- noun
- /weɪt ˈɡeɪnər/
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suplemento para aumentar de peso
- Marc, what do you think of weight gainer shakes that are high in calories as a supplement to getting 2200-2400 calories per day?
Examples
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If you wanted to eat 4,000 calories in order to build muscle mass, then a weight gainer shake may be necessary.
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Many athletes use a weight gainer to increase their calorie intake and support muscle growth.
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Most weight gainer shakes on the market have a lot of junk in them.
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If I do need to up my caloric intake to say around 2500-3000, what do you think of adding in one or two "weight gainer" shakes per day?
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After weeks of training, he started incorporating a weight gainer into his diet to reach his weight goals.
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For those struggling to gain weight, a weight gainer can provide the necessary calories and nutrients.
Synonyms
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A powder or shake high in calories used to help increase body weight
A powder or drink taken to help muscles grow
A product taken to help muscles grow or recover after exercise
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Surface Forms
Morphology
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 for a product comes from the idea of a drink or powder that 'adds weight' like extra fuel for the body: weight is the target and a gainer is what helps add it. Picture pouring a thick, high-calorie shake that helps you build kilos; that's why the name means 'a high-calorie supplement to help you gain weight or muscle'.