featherlight

adjective

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

Synonyms of featherlight

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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The Mossio shoe bag at Amazon is a favorite among T+L editors for its featherlight, bulk-free design. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 Woven through Visible Cloaks’ beautiful, featherlight album was a hope for serenity, a desire for peace that never came to pass. Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026 What truly enhances its portability is its featherlight 2.7-pound weight and the integrated Wi-Fi router, meaning there's no separate device to pack. Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026 Made of 100 percent European flax linen, both the tank and shorts are breathable and featherlight, making even the hottest days comfortable. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 Plus, honeyed florals and featherlight gourmands. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026 Infused with nourishing tsubaki meadow oil, texturizing pink salt, and a plant blend of kale, carrot, and lemon extracts that, together, strengthen and add moisture, this featherlight formula hydrates, de-frizzes, and disappears upon contact—though the results stick around for hours. Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026 Smith’s Lowdown 2s are unfussy, featherlight, and tough enough to survive four years of constant travel. Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 4 Feb. 2026 Despite its featherlight construction, the bag offers a surprisingly spacious interior with a padded laptop sleeve and plenty of zippered pockets. Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2025

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 29 Jun. 2026.

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