Paratrooper

/ˈpærəˌtruːpər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A member of a military unit trained to parachute into an area of operation.

The paratrooper landed safely in the drop zone, ready to complete the mission.

An airborne soldier who jumps from an aircraft and lands by parachute.

During the training exercise, the paratroopers practiced their jumps from various altitudes.

A soldier trained in parachuting for airborne operations.

The paratroopers were deployed to assist in humanitarian efforts after the disaster.

A member of a special forces unit that is specialized in airborne operations.

The elite paratrooper team was deployed behind enemy lines to gather intelligence.

A soldier who specializes in jumping out of aircraft into combat zones.

The paratrooper recounted thrilling tales of his experiences during multiple missions.

The word 'paratrooper' is a combination of 'parachute' and 'trooper', first used during World War II.

drop zone

An area designated for parachuting operations.

airborne operation

A military mission involving the use of paratroopers.

jump school

A training school for paratroopers to learn parachuting techniques.

parachute

A device used to slow the descent of a person or object through the atmosphere.

airborne

Referring to troops or operations that involve the use of aircraft.

Sky soldier

He's a sky soldier, ready to jump into any situation.

Jumping jack

They call him the jumping jack because of his love for parachuting.