ul·tra·light
ˈəl-trə-ˌlīt 
: extremely light in mass or weight
an ultralight alloy
an ultralight pullover
: a very light recreational aircraft typically for one person that is powered by a small gasoline engine
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 26 May 2026
These materials blend the extreme electrical conductivity of graphene with a highly porous, ultralight structure.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
New Atlas, 28 May 2026
Bring a tasteful, waterproof trench coat Not even the heaviest downpour is a match for my ultralight Arc’teryx rain jacket.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
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Adjective
The Soho location is one of the 11 REI shops that have unionized in the past few years, and its closure will leave a gaping hole in the market for the city’s gearheads looking to try on climbing shoes or find an ultralight tent for their next backpacking trip.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 26 May 2026
These materials blend the extreme electrical conductivity of graphene with a highly porous, ultralight structure.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
The Bullet3 comes in aluminum, brass, and titanium versions, giving you a choice between ultralight, classic, or premium builds that attach to a keyring without adding any noticeable bulk.
—New Atlas, 28 May 2026
Bring a tasteful, waterproof trench coat Not even the heaviest downpour is a match for my ultralight Arc’teryx rain jacket.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
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“Ultralight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultralight. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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