Synonyms for

Glider

Verb / ˈglaɪdɜ: / Another word for glider — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A glider is a type of aircraft that is designed to fly without an engine, using only the natural forces of the air to stay in flight.

Synonyms & similar words

sailplane sailplane aircraft plane aviation aeroplane airship balloon blimp dirigible helicopter jet rocket seaplane spacecraft zeppelin paraglider kite drone

Example sentences

  1. The glider effortlessly glided through the air.
  2. I went for a ride in a glider and it was amazing.
  3. The glider club meets every Saturday to fly their planes.
  4. The glider pilot pulled a loop-de-loop in the sky.
  5. The glider landed safely on the runway.

Quotes

  • Flying a glider is the closest you can come to being a bird.
  • A glider is the most beautiful aircraft in the world. It is the easiest to fly and the safest. It is the most aesthetic way to fly and the closest to heaven.
  • The glider pilot is always alone in the sky, flying in a world of silent beauty.

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