Kite

Pronunciation: /kaɪt/

Definitions of kite

noun a light frame covered with some thin material, to be flown in the wind at the end of a long string

Example Sentences

A1 I flew a kite at the park with my friends.

A2 The children ran around excitedly as they flew their kites.

B1 She bought a colorful kite to fly at the beach during the summer.

B2 The kite soared high in the sky, carried by the strong wind.

C1 Using advanced techniques, he was able to control the kite with precision.

C2 The intricate design of the kite showcased the craftsmanship of the artist.

Examples of kite in a Sentence

formal The children flew a kite in the park on a sunny day.

informal We had a blast flying kites at the beach yesterday.

slang Let's go fly some kites and chill out in the park.

figurative Her dreams were like kites, soaring high and free in the sky.

Grammatical Forms of kite

• past tense: kited
• plural: kites
• comparative: kiter
• superlative: kitest
• present tense: kite
• future tense: will kite
• perfect tense: have kited
• continuous tense: is kiting
• singular: kite
• positive degree: kite
• infinitive: to kite
• gerund: kiting
• participle: kiting

Origin and Evolution of kite

First Known Use: 1664 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'kite' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'cyta' which means a kite bird or a bird of prey.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'kite' evolved to refer to a flying toy made of paper or fabric attached to a string, resembling the bird's shape and flight characteristics.