Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

kite

noun
/kaɪt/
Definition
A kite is a lightweight object that is tethered to a string, usually flown in the wind.
Examples
  • The children eagerly ran to the park to fly their colorful kites.
  • We spent the afternoon trying to get the kite to stay up in the air.
  • Her handmade kite danced gracefully against the blue sky.
Meaning
Kites are often made from paper or plastic and have a frame, allowing them to soar in the sky when wind catches them.
Synonyms
  • Flying device
  • Sky toy
  • Stringed flyer