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