featherlight

adjective

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

Synonyms of featherlight

Relevance
See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus

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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The company aims to create the absolute sweet spot in terms of an affordable, featherlight, roomy and convenient solo tent for rigorous backpacking, kayak camping, bikepacking and more. — New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026 Its featherlight, razor-thin design goes everywhere without weighing you down, and its long-lasting battery gets you through a full day on a single charge. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 28 Sep. 2026 This gel cream manages to feel featherlight while delivering serious hydration. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026 Testers loved the cushiony texture, which felt featherlight on skin while delivering a noticeable surge of hydration and softness. — Sheryl George, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for featherlight

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of featherlight was circa 1837

Rhymes for featherlight

See All Rhymes for featherlight

Browse Nearby Words

featherless
featherlight
featherman
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Featherlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/featherlight. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of deportment

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 9

Why do we call it a 'flea market'?
See More

Popular

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
a cup of tea and a golf ball on tee side by side
Quiz: Sounds Like... Choose the word that sounds like it fits the clue...
See All