kite — a toy made of light material that flies in the air at the end of a string
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a toy made of light material that flies in the air at the end of a string
Pronunciation (IPA): /kaɪt/
Example Sentences
- My kite got stuck in a tree, and now the squirrels are using it as a hammock!
- The weather is perfect for flying kites this weekend.
- She bought a beautiful butterfly kite for her daughter's birthday.
kite
NOUN[/kaɪt/]
a toy made of light material that flies in the air at the end of a string
a young child holds tightly to a long string while looking up at the sky with excitement. The child runs forward slightly to keep the diamond-shaped kite airborne against the blue sky. A strong gust of wind catches the kite's colorful fabric, making it dance and pull on the string. The kite soars higher as the wind lifts it, creating tension in the string that connects it to the child below. A parent nearby points up at the kite while smiling, enjoying the successful flight. Another family in the background prepares their own kite for launching. a toy made of light material that flies in the air at the end of a string
The kite catches the golden light, creating a magnificent sight!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'kite' derives from Old English 'cȳta', originally denoting a bird of prey (the red kite). The flying toy later adopted the same name due to its resemblance to the bird's graceful, hovering flight through the sky.
Breakdown
Old English 'cȳta' (a raptor bird) → Middle English 'kite' (the bird); later extended to the toy kite based on the parallel flying motion of the bird and the airborne toy.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My kite got stuck in a tree, and now the squirrels are using it as a hammock!”
“The weather is perfect for flying kites this weekend.”
“She bought a beautiful butterfly kite for her daughter's birthday.”
“The kite festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.”
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