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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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
The pair chose the Willcox Playa Fly-In — an annual gathering spot for ultralight pilots on a vast dry lakebed in southeastern Arizona.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Nov. 2025
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Nov. 2025
Burgeon’s Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie uses the fuzzy insulation fabric to make an ultralight, insanely breathable, and surprisingly warm layer for the weight.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 18 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The sneaker has an additional 3mm heel-to-toe drop, and provides ultralight cushioning.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
The pair chose the Willcox Playa Fly-In — an annual gathering spot for ultralight pilots on a vast dry lakebed in southeastern Arizona.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Nov. 2025
Noun
Don't miss these Brown made the jump from an ultralight aircraft timed to cross the sun from McCarthy's viewpoint on the desert floor, creating a silhouette that had to pass through a narrow field of view only a few arcminutes wide.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Nov. 2025
Burgeon’s Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie uses the fuzzy insulation fabric to make an ultralight, insanely breathable, and surprisingly warm layer for the weight.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Ultralight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultralight. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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