1
as in weight
the amount that something weighs
the coach limited his recruiting to linebackers of a certain avoirdupois
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in ponderousness
the state or quality of being heavy
told his patient that he had to do something about his unhealthy avoirdupois and that exercising would be a good start
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of avoirdupois
There are a few mildly funny moments, such as Garfield suddenly finding out he’s been wearing a collar and tag the whole time, hidden under his furry avoirdupois.
—
Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
To make the most of the full fury of its hot-cam performance, the Integra was trimmed of 140 pounds of not-so-necessary avoirdupois.
—Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 21 May 2020
McCormick was a member of the Jolly Fat Men’s Club, a fraternal group that celebrated avoirdupois.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2017
Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
To make the most of the full fury of its hot-cam performance, the Integra was trimmed of 140 pounds of not-so-necessary avoirdupois.
—Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 21 May 2020
McCormick was a member of the Jolly Fat Men’s Club, a fraternal group that celebrated avoirdupois.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoirdupois
Noun
-
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
-
Trump still taunts Christie, an early supporter and 2016 transition chief, especially about his weight.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Noun
-
Whereas in compounded medicines, the active ingredients are manufactured abroad, shipped in bulk, and distributed to compounding pharmacies through middlemen.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
15 June 2025
-
Some sources detail the practice of thrush husbandry—raising them in bulk for food—so their meat could be enjoyed by elites throughout the year.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Avoirdupois.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoirdupois. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share