glider

noun

glid·​er ˈglī-dər How to pronounce glider (audio)
1
: one that glides: such as
a
: an aircraft similar to an airplane but without an engine
b
: a porch seat suspended from an upright framework
2
: something that aids gliding

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Produced by FilmCrew, Moonstone, and Fluid Productions, the drama follows four Arab fighters on a one-way glider mission. Essie Assibu, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025 Stand on the left foot with the right foot placed on a glider or towel, feet hip-width apart. Mallory Creveling, Health, 17 Sep. 2025 For the nursery Create a soothing and safe environment for your little one with essential gear like comfortable gliders, portable playpens and bedside sleepers. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025 That may not seem like a lot of performance for not much power, but the HB-SXA is essentially a powered glider designed to take advantage of thermals and other updrafts to gain and maintain altitude. New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glider

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of glider was in the 15th century

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“Glider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glider. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

glider

noun
glid·​er ˈglīd-ər How to pronounce glider (audio)
1
: an aircraft without an engine that glides on air currents
2
: a porch seat suspended from a frame

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