noun

kite

kite

Let's go fly a kite in the park.

Let's go fly a kite in the park.

The kite soared high in the blue sky.

The kite soared high in the blue sky.

((countable noun)) a toy that flies in the wind The children are flying a kite.

Synonyms: glider

From Old English 'cȳta', referring to a bird of prey, the kite, known for its soaring flight.

Picture a bird (a kite) soaring in the sky, just like the toy. The toy was named after the bird.

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