glider

noun

glid·​er ˈglī-dər How to pronounce glider (audio)
Synonyms of glidernext
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

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Each monkey had kept a piece of the little glider. Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026 This retro glider adds color to a patio thanks to its bright red, turquoise, and navy shades. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026 To start with, Miles comes with a motorbike and Green Goblin comes on his glider. Kim Snaith, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025 Upon arrival, police and emergency services discovered a woman in her early 50s and a Tasmanian man in his mid-60s who appeared to be the pilot of the two-seater glider. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 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 16 Jan. 2026.

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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