paragliding

noun

para·​glid·​ing ˈper-ə-ˌglī-diŋ 

ˈpa-rə-

: the recreational sport of soaring (as from a slope or a cliff) using a specially designed parachute

With its cooler air providing more buoyancy—and an easier time humping up a hill with 30 pounds of parachute on your back—autumn in Vermont is also ideal for paragliding.

—Todd Balf

compare parasailing

Examples of paragliding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Or, take to the sky for some paragliding, which is also popular at this location. — Adeline Duff, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026

The chill one and the thrill seeker If one partner wants to go paragliding but the other is scared of heights, Grozdon said a compromise is in order. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026

For a hint of adventure, opportunities for scuba diving, paragliding, hiking, and sailing provide the ideal dose of adrenaline. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026

Carolyn switches her nail color from a bold red to a blander shade; John hobbles out of his George magazine office wearing a cast on his left ankle due to a paragliding accident. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for paragliding

• coinciding
• overriding
• subdividing
• abiding
• backsliding
• colliding
• confiding
• deciding
• deriding
• dividing
• nitriding
• presiding