glider
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for glider, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An aircraft designed to fly without an engine, using air currents to stay aloft.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use glider
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From glide plus the agent suffix -er.
Full origin of glider →Frequently asked questions
What does “glider” mean?
The word “glider” means an aircraft designed to fly without an engine, using air currents to stay aloft. In plain terms, an engine-less aircraft, or, more broadly, anything (animal, chair) that glides.
How do you pronounce “glider”?
“Glider” is pronounced GLEYE-duh (/ˈɡlaɪdɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “glider” in a sentence?
Here is “glider” used in a sentence: “He took lessons in a glider at the local airfield.”
What part of speech is “glider”?
“Glider” is a noun.
Is “glider” a common word?
“Glider” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “glider” have?
“Glider” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an aircraft designed to fly without an engine, using air currents to stay aloft.