1. plural of paraglider; people who engage in the sport of paragliding
2. plural of paraglider; lightweight, non-motorized aircraft consisting of a fabric wing and harness, used for recreational flying

Examples

• The paragliders launched from the mountain ridge at dawn.
• Several experienced paragliders competed in the national championship.
• Paragliders can stay aloft for hours by riding thermal currents.
• The colorful paragliders dotted the sky above the valley.
• Many paragliders prefer flying in coastal areas with steady winds.
• Safety equipment is essential for all paragliders before takeoff.