paraglider

noun

para·​glid·​er ˈper-ə-ˌglī-dər 

ˈpa-rə-

plural paragliders

1

: a parachute used for paragliding and that is specially designed to soar for long distances

… I had learned to fly a motorized paraglider, one of the lightest and slowest aircraft in the world.

—George Steinmetz

2

: a person who engages in paragliding

… paragliders use a nonrigid soaring canopy which opens as they run.

—Aimee Berg et al.

Examples of paraglider in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If the geography is right, a paraglider pilot can take off from the ground, though that means having a convenient mountain with a windy top near a flood plain for landing. — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

The paraglider – identified as a man – received treatment at the scene and was taken by ambulance to an area hospital with moderate injuries, according to the fire authority. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Like many other mountain areas, the Bernese Oberland isn't just a winter destination but attracts many mountain bikers, hikers, runners and paragliders in summer. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

In the Owens Valley, thermals — columns of warm, rising air — rocket paragliders to altitudes higher than most small airplanes can fly. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for paraglider

• subdivider
• cider
• cyder
• eider
• glider
• hider
• rider
• schneider
• slider
• snider
• spider
• stridor