glider

noun

glid·​er ˈglī-dər 

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

Examples of glider in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the other species are all considered skilled aerial travelers, biomechanical research suggests that the paradise flying snake is the fastest glider among them. —Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025

Conservationists hope the greater glider livestream will continue revealing new information about these at-risk animals and encourage their protection. —Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025

This loveseat glider is weather-resistant, quick-drying, and makes time spent outdoors all the more relaxing. —Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 6 June 2025

What Helsing has unveiled is a new underwater surveillance system based on its products, the Lura software platform and the SG-1 Fathom sea glider. —David Szondy may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing glider

• hang glider
• sugar glider

Rhymes for glider

• cider
• cyder
• eider
• hider
• rider
• schneider
• slider
• snider
• spider
• stridor
• wider
• collider

Kids Definition

glider

noun

glid·​er ˈglīd-ər 

1

: an aircraft without an engine that glides on air currents

2

: a porch seat suspended from a frame