ultralight

1 of 2

adjective

ul·​tra·​light ˈəl-trə-ˌlīt 

: extremely light in mass or weight

an ultralight alloy

an ultralight pullover

ultralight

2 of 2

noun

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

Examples of ultralight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The Wingman does bring along significant weight, however, basing in at 551 lb (250 kg) – much more than most camping toppers and comparable to an ultralight full-floored slide-in truck camper. — New Atlas, 15 July 2026

This one has a sleek, ultralight design that makes vacuum cleaning less exhausting. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026

Noun

Stepping away momentarily from the ultralight freestanding tents that have really been having their moment in recent years, Zpacks presents its latest non-freestanding backpacking tent. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026

The former capsule reinterprets dressy denim and casual linen pieces, including blazers and field jackets, while the latter comprises T-shirts, sweatpants and shorts, as well as an ultralight sneaker. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1974, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1974, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ultralight

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Kids Definition

ultralight

adjective

ul·​tra·​light

ˈəl-trə-ˌlīt

: very light in mass or weight

an ultralight alloy

an ultralight sweater