ultralight

[ adjective uhl-truh-lahyt, uhl-truh-lahyt; noun uhl-truh-lahyt ]

adjective

1. extremely lightweight in comparison with others of its kind:

   a car with an ultralight engine.

noun

1. something that is ultralight.
2. a small, light, lights, inexpensive single-seat airplane that is essentially a motorized hang glider.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ultralight¹

First recorded in 1970–75; ultra- + light ²

Example Sentences

It’s neither ultralight nor ultra-technical, but it’s an exceptional—and responsible—­insurance policy against showers.

From Outside Online

The key, then, for longer, more enjoyable treks is ultralight packing.

From Popular-Science

With fully adjustable straps, splashproof nylon, and ultralight material, the Water Buffalo will keep you hydrated even if you’re on a tight budget.

From Popular-Science

Your clothes don’t need to be fancy, just comfortable—for these purposes, an old T-shirt is just as good as some ultralight quick-dry top.

From Outside Online

In 2018, I bought an ultralight tent, which sat in my hallway for so long that I finally hid it to spare myself the guilt of having not yet planned a trip.

From Washington Post

They fly in front of the birds in ultralight planes from Wisconsin to Florida wearing these suits.

From The Daily Beast

Communication, even at ultralight velocities, would be necessarily slow.

From Project Gutenberg