kite
noun
a light frame covered with some thin material, to be flown in the wind at the end of a long string.
kites
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pluralof kite.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Residents of Nahal Oz said in a statement that they feared the return of incendiary kites and balloons, adding: "We will not accept a policy of containment when it comes to our security."
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
As the afternoon wears on, the wind begins to fade and the kites slowly drift back to earth.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
The vultures share their new home with a resident pair of black kites, who live alongside them just as they would in the wild.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
Some kitemakers have success with straws, but straws typically work better with diamond-shaped kites.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2026
When the sky cleared of kites and only the final two remained, every kite runner readied himself for the chance to land this prize.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
