GLIDER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces

Categories: Heavier-than-air craft

Synonyms

Sailplane, Glider

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "glider" comes from Middle English glider.

🔗 Related Words

glide – A related word in the same word family.

er – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

The printing press standardized Middle English spelling, freezing many irregular forms we use today.

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Glider