featherlight

adjective

feath·​er·​light ˈfe-t͟hər-ˈlīt How to pronounce featherlight (audio)
: extremely light

Examples of featherlight in a Sentence

the company has designed a strong but featherlight fiber which it hopes to market to manufacturers of body armor
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Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket $239 at REI This Patagonia jacket’s featherlight, flexible material is game for nearly any activity from hiking to skiing. Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024 In addition to bakuchiol, this featherlight serum also contains vitamin C, a powerhouse antioxidant that helps to brighten dark spots and firm the skin. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Sep. 2024 With cascading synths accented with gentle digital squeaks atop a simple pulsating beat, the track is refreshingly featherlight, made even more delicate by Diamond’s wispy vocals front and center. Juan Velasquez, Them, 23 Sep. 2024 Her ease with melody and the featherlight articulation of heavy emotions position Krieger among the most disarming, hypnotizing singer-songwriters to emerge in recent years. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 Sep. 2024 This compact Samsonite carry-on suitcase is not only featherlight, clocking in at just 7.5 pounds, but also has the right dimensions for any low-cost European flight at 14 x 9 x 22 inches. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024 In the spring 2025 collection, presented in Milan during Men’s fashion week last month, standouts included a series of ample kimono coats inspired by gym robes, made in featherlight leather lasered and treated to replicate terry cloth textures. Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 18 July 2024 Even better, these cosmetically elegant formulas are featherlight in comparison to many of their predecessors. Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 11 June 2024 The easy-fit sandal combines 100 percent recycled PET webbing with a featherlight EVA plastic and rubber outsole that prevents slipping. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of featherlight was circa 1837

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“Featherlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/featherlight. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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