weightless

adjective

weight·​less ˈwāt-ləs How to pronounce weightless (audio)
Synonyms of weightlessnext
: having little weight : lacking apparent gravitational pull
weightlessly adverb
weightlessness noun

Examples of weightless in a Sentence

a light fabric that feels almost weightless She floated in the pool, weightless.
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The neutrino is a nearly weightless particle that sails through matter like a phantasm. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 May 2026 This make the pie filling extra airy and almost weightless. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 May 2026 New to Quince, this top is basically a weightless wonder for the hottest days of the year. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026 This game-changing spray uses polymers to create an undetectable, weightless layer over hair, blocking frizz-causing humidity. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weightless

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1547, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weightless was circa 1547

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“Weightless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weightless. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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weightless

adjective
weight·​less ˈwāt-ləs How to pronounce weightless (audio)
: having little weight : lacking apparent gravitational pull
weightlessness noun

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