avoirdupois

/ˌæv.wərˈduː.pɔɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

a unit of weight in the imperial system, equivalent to 14 pounds; a person’s weight, especially in relation to their height

“The doctor measured the patient’s avoirdupois and calculated their body mass index.”

Synonyms

  • heft
  • weight

Antonyms

  • emptiness
  • nothing