glider

noun

glid·​er ˈglī-dər How to pronounce glider (audio)
Synonyms of glidernext
1
: one that glides: such as
a
: an aircraft similar to an airplane but without an engine
b
: a porch seat suspended from an upright framework
2
: something that aids gliding

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Stand on the left foot with the right foot placed on a glider or towel, feet hip-width apart. Mallory Creveling, Health, 15 May 2026 Besides the court sport opportunities, other recreational activities available there include a 44-acre lake, ample turf space, a playground, a two-mile jogging trail, bike trails, sand volleyball courts and a model glider area. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 14 May 2026 Aren’t airplanes, helicopters, gliders, blimps, zeppelins, and rockets already doing a great job of moving people through the atmosphere? New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026 That's why patio gliders, front-porch rocking chairs, and outdoor dining chairs that bounce are often the top-sellers for outdoor retailers. Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glider

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of glider was in the 15th century

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“Glider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glider. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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glider

noun
glid·​er ˈglīd-ər How to pronounce glider (audio)
1
: an aircraft without an engine that glides on air currents
2
: a porch seat suspended from a frame

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