weightlifter
noun
- sportsperson who competes in weightlifting competitions
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɚ/
noun
Etymology: From weight + lifter.
- A person who competes for maximum weight lifted in a series of specific lifts.
- A person who uses weights to train the muscles of the body, usually for strength or for improved performance in a sport.