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kite

/kaɪt/
noun★Beginner— a lightweight flying toy
informal

a lightweight object made of paper, fabric, or plastic, attached to a string and flown in the air by the wind

She bought a colorful kite for her son's birthday.

She purchased a kite with bright colors as a birthday gift for her child.

💡

Kites are often flown as a recreational activity, especially in open spaces with steady wind.

Collocations

fly a kiteto make a kite soar in the airkite flyingthe activity of flying kites

Synonyms

gliderpaper plane

💡Pro Tip

Kite Safety

Always fly kites in open areas away from power lines and trees to avoid accidents.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'kite,' possibly from Old English 'cȳtan' (to shake or toss), or from Old Norse 'kíta' (a kind of hawk). The word may also be related to the bird of prey known as a kite.

📝Usage Notes

The term 'kite' can also refer to a type of bird of prey, but in everyday language, it most commonly refers to the flying toy.

Word Breakdown

kite
a flying toy
root
English Dictionary

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