ultralight

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adjective

ul·​tra·​light ˈəl-trə-ˌlīt How to pronounce ultralight (audio)
: extremely light in mass or weight
an ultralight alloy
an ultralight pullover

ultralight

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noun

: a very light recreational aircraft typically for one person that is powered by a small gasoline engine

Examples of ultralight in a Sentence

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Adjective
The glimmery cocktail of nine nourishing oils (including sunflower, sweet almond, and avocado) bathes your skin in ultralight moisture and ultralight… light. Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023 Some have an internal pole structure, where a set of ultralight poles create a dome or pyramid over your head for added headroom. Maggie Slepian, Popular Mechanics, 5 Sep. 2023 Paulsen, along with polar explorer François Bernard, was the first to cross the Bering Strait from Alaska to Russia in an ultralight aircraft, according to trip organizers. Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2023 Maggie tests upward of a dozen pairs of trail running shoes and hiking shoes each year, from waterproof winter shoes to ultralight summer-ready trail runners. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023 Jetboil Flash Cooking System Photograph: Jetboil Jetboil Flash Cooking System for $94 ($31 off) REI Jetboil's all-in-one cooking system combines the burner and cooking vessel to shorten boil times and conserve fuel—perfect for those ultralight trips. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Aug. 2023 Zdarsky’s props, by contrast, were tough carbon composite and made especially for ultralight aircraft, while the adjustable pitch made flying more efficient. Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023 This ultralight quality enables the M777 to be transportable via sling underneath a CH-47 Army Chinook or Marine Corps MV-22 tilt-rotor Osprey, or like cargo inside any of the Air Force’s airlift transport planes. Hope Hodge Seck, Popular Mechanics, 21 Aug. 2023 Available in Wide: Yes. Buy Now on Nike: $130 Best Ultralight Long-Distance Running Shoes Saucony Kinvara 14 Sneakers Distance runners will sometimes prefer the freedom and élan of an ultralight shoe to clunkier, more supportive models. Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2023
Noun
What to Consider When Choosing an Ultralight Spinning Reel Spinning reels have a lot of specifications, and ultralights are no exception. Morgan Lyle, Field & Stream, 4 May 2023 In the case of premium ultralights and 2-in-1s relying on integrated graphics, the gains are small enough that budget shoppers should consider a last-gen model, assuming all other things are equal, and save hundreds with a negligible loss in performance. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 10 Apr. 2023 For one, there’s no guarantee that the FAA will ultimately agree that Opener’s aircraft, called BlackFly, qualifies as an ultralight. IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2022 It's website said a ride on the amphibious ultralight gives a customer a bird's eye view of the lakes and land and the experience of touching down on the water. CBS News, 3 Sep. 2022 Need ultralight, compact crampons for light mountaineering or ski mountaineering missions? Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 25 Jan. 2023 Morgan landed the big trout using 6-pound test line on an ultralight spinning combo while fishing from a boat in 15-feet of partially-frozen water on December 10, 2022. Paul Richards, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023 These ultralight, moisture-wicking running and hiking tights are sleek, stretchy, and made with HeiQ Fresh odor control to keep you feeling fresh on intrepid adventures. Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2022 Matador is known for its ultralight but durable and waterproof duffels and backpacks, and the SEG42 follows suit. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 25 Aug. 2020 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1974, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1974, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ultralight was in 1974

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“Ultralight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultralight. Accessed 24 Sep. 2023.

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ultralight

adjective
ul·​tra·​light
ˈəl-trə-ˌlīt
: very light in mass or weight
an ultralight alloy
an ultralight sweater

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