kite
/kaɪt/
noun
A toy that flies in the wind on a string
“We flew a kite at the beach.”
עפיפון
Kite is a noun in the toys & games category. It is a beginner (ages 6-8) word, meaning "A toy that flies in the wind on a string" In Hebrew, kite translates to עפיפון.
Example Sentences
- She let the string out slowly and watched the kite climb higher.
- Flying a kite is perfect on a windy day at the beach.
- The colorful dragon kite dipped and soared across the blue sky.
Did You Know? Kites were invented in China over 2,000 years ago, and some ancient Chinese kites were large enough to carry a person. Benjamin Franklin used a kite with a key attached to prove that lightning was electricity — a very dangerous experiment! In some Asian countries, kite fighting competitions are held where players try to cut each other's kite strings.
Common Word Combinations
fly a kitekite stringkite festivalcolorful kite
Related Words
windstringskyfly
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