Definition

A type of jumpsuit designed for extreme sports that helps the wearer glide through the air by increasing their surface area.

Example

He wore a wingsuit to experience the thrill of flying through the mountains.

Conversation

Have you ever tried flying with a wingsuit?

No, but it looks so thrilling!

I watched a video of someone soaring through the air in one of those wingsuits.

That must be an amazing experience; I would love to try it one day!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wingsuit → The word is formed from "wing" (from Old English "wenge", meaning the appendage used for flying) and "suit" (from Old French "suite", meaning a set of clothing or equipment). A wingsuit is a type of suit designed to allow a person to glide through the air using wings attached to their body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wings' as the flying appendages and 'suit' as the clothing that helps you glide through the air. A wingsuit is like wearing wings to fly.

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