1. A weight class division in combat sports, for fighters heavier than those in the bantamweight division and lighter than those in the lightweight division
   "The featherweight champion defended his title for the third time"
    
2. A professional boxer who weighs between 123 and 126 pounds
   "The featherweight champion defended his title in a thrilling match"
    
3. An amateur boxer who weighs no more than 126 pounds
   "The young featherweight showed great promise in his first bout"

1. Extremely light or insubstantial
   "The featherweight laptop was perfect for travel"

Derived forms: featherweights

Type of: boxer, gladiator, prizefighter, pugilist, weight class

Encyclopedia: Featherweight