paragliding

noun

para·​glid·​ing ˈper-ə-ˌglī-diŋ How to pronounce paragliding (audio)
ˈpa-rə-
: the recreational sport of soaring from a slope or a cliff using a modified parachute
paraglide
ˈper-ə-ˌglīd How to pronounce paragliding (audio)
ˈpa-rə-
intransitive verb

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Beyond Skiing: Adventure seekers can experience mountaineering on frozen waterfalls, ice skating, dog sledding, snowshoeing, heli-skiing, snowmobile tours, paragliding and other thrilling winter activities. Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Popular among Italians, Germans, Austrians, and Swiss visitors, Lake Garda is a paradise for active travelers, with plenty of opportunities for cycling, hiking, sailing, windsurfing, and paragliding. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024 Activities along the north-flowing Deschutes River include (depending on the season) downhill and cross-country skiing, fishing, tubing, hiking, rock climbing, bicycling and paragliding. William P. Barrett, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024 The towers, the site of several arrests and paragliding attempts, have vexed public officials who have tried to stop taggers from adding their own touches to the structures. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for paragliding 

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of paragliding was in 1978

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“Paragliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paragliding. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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