bodybuilding
noun
body·build·ing
ˈbä-dē-ˌbil-diŋ 
: the developing of the body through exercise and diet
specifically
: the developing of the physique for competitive exhibition
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She's been doing competitive bodybuilding for a few years now.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
As someone who competed in bodybuilding, Cianciolo said she is used to being in a gym around men.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2024
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“Bodybuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodybuilding. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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bodybuilding
noun
body·build·ing
ˈbäd-ē-ˌbil-diŋ
: the developing of the body through exercise and diet
bodybuilder
noun
-ˌbil-dər
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