midweight

Neither light nor heavy

Midweight describes something of medium weight or heft, falling between light and heavy categories.

The term appears most often in textiles and clothing: a midweight jacket provides moderate warmth without bulk, suitable for transitional seasons.

In boxing and other combat sports, midweight designates a weight class between welterweight and light heavyweight.

category

middleweight

Average-mass fighter classification

tier · ranking · classification · bout · contender · fighter · boxer · wrestler · competitor · limit

average

moderate

Lessen intensity or preside

midrange · standard · typical · balanced · neutral · median · center · middling · mean · par

textiles

fabric

Woven or knit material

merino · fleece · interlock · sweatshirt · hoodie · layering · transitional · seasonal · breathable · insulating

Categories
Opposites
weight/heaviness

midweightlightweight

Lacking mass or importance

heavyweight · featherweight · ultralight · featherlight · super heavyweight

boxing/combat sports weight class

midweightheavyweight

Highest combat weight class

featherweight · lightweight · super heavyweight · flyweight · bantamweight

Family

mid, middle, midway, midst, midmost, weight, weigh, weights, weighted

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