Definition

A type of aircraft that does not have an engine and is designed to glide through the air after being launched or towed.

Example

The glider soared gracefully through the sky, carried by the wind.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a glider take off?

Yeah, they look so graceful in the air!

I would love to try flying a glider one day.

That sounds amazing! We should find a place that offers lessons.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glider is formed from "glide" (from Old English "glidan", meaning to move smoothly or easily) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). A glider is something that glides, typically referring to an aircraft that moves smoothly through the air without the use of an engine.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'moves smoothly' ('glide') and remember that a 'glider' is something that glides through the air.

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