featherlight

adjective

feath·​er·​light ˈfe-t͟hər-ˈlīt How to pronounce featherlight (audio)
: extremely light

Examples of featherlight in a Sentence

the company has designed a strong but featherlight fiber which it hopes to market to manufacturers of body armor
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What makes this formula a true standout is its featherlight texture that doesn’t even feel like oil in the first place. Denise Primbet, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025 Bamboo extract and airy fibers deliver lift and length without weighing lashes down, while the flexible brush hugs each lash from root to tip for a soft, defined, and featherlight finish. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 Aug. 2025 Across the board, shoppers appreciate its featherlight softness, intricate pattern, and breezy machine washability. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025 The buttery-soft sheepskin leather bag is featherlight and can be worn three different ways: by a shorter top handle, over the shoulder, and as a crossbody. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025 The Fast Boil Series comprises some of Jetboil's lightest, most packable stoves and coffeemaker products, and the entire series, minus the featherlight Stash that launched just a few years ago, benefits from this month's update. New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025 The new Yancy delivers a fresh evolution of the Sneakerina by blending featherlight ballerina grace and the nostalgia of 1970s sneakers. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of featherlight was circa 1837

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“Featherlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/featherlight. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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