paraglider

noun

para·​glid·​er ˈper-ə-ˌglī-dər 

ˈpa-rə-

plural paragliders

1

: a parachute used for paragliding and that is specially designed to soar for long distances

… I had learned to fly a motorized paraglider, one of the lightest and slowest aircraft in the world.

—George Steinmetz

2

: a person who engages in paragliding

… paragliders use a nonrigid soaring canopy which opens as they run.

—Aimee Berg et al.

Examples of paraglider in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Officers canvassed the area and could not find the paraglider or anyone who was injured, according to Noddin. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026

Don’t skip a chance to check out the paragliders at the Torrey Pines Gliderport, which is less than a five minute drive from the hotel. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026

Skirting the city, and boasting sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, it’s beloved by hikers, mountain bikers, and paragliders. —Katie Jackson, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026

Details provided alongside the video state that the paraglider had been flying for roughly two hours before seeking a place to land. —Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for paraglider

• subdivider
• cider
• cyder
• eider
• glider
• hider
• rider
• schneider
• slider
• snider
• spider
• stridor