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kiter

kiter

6.3
A person who flies a kite for fun or sport
  • noun
  • /ˈkaɪtər/
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  • As a beginner kiter, she practiced controlling the string in gentle breezes.

Examples

  • A group of experienced kiters took advantage of the strong winds to perform acrobatic tricks high above the water.

  • Many kiters gathered at the beach for the festival.

  • The experienced kiter performed impressive tricks on the windy beach.

  • Dozens of kiters gathered for the annual kite festival by the sea.

  • The kiter launched their kite into the clear blue sky.

  • On weekends, the local kiters gather at the beach to showcase their skills and enjoy the thrill of flying their colorful kites.

  • Every summer, aspiring kiters learn the basics of the sport during organized classes at the coastal park.

Surface Forms

kiter singular
kiters plural

Morphology

kiter = kite (transparent) = kite + er

This is a regular agent noun meaning 'one who flies a kite', so the meaning follows directly from the base word plus -er.

Etymology

Kiter is simply the toy name kite plus -er, so it means 'one who flies a kite'. A kiter is someone who flies a kite for fun or sport, holding the string while the kite sails in the wind.