parachutist

noun

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

Examples of parachutist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Virtually all NCOs were master parachutists with over 250 jumps. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026 The parachutist was able to leave the area without assistance. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026 The parachutists were part of the All Veteran Group (AVG), which has been operating since 2011, according to its website. Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Jan. 2026 The names of the two parachutists have not been released. Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parachutist

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of parachutist was in 1888

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Parachutist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parachutist. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on parachutist

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster