parachutist

noun

para·​chut·​ist ˈper-ə-ˌshü-tist How to pronounce parachutist (audio)
ˈpa-rə-
: one that parachutes: such as
a
: paratrooper
b
: a person who parachutes as a sport

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Park visitors filmed parachutists leaping from formations inside the park. — Owen Clarke, Outside, 6 Feb. 2026 Virtually all NCOs were master parachutists with over 250 jumps. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026 Three parachutists aimed to glide into Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium at the start of Saturday’s football game. — Toni Odejimi, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026 The parachutist’s personal details were not immediately released. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parachutist

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of parachutist was in 1888

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“Parachutist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parachutist. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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