Skydiver: meaning, definitions and examples

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skydiver

 

[ ˈskaɪˌdaɪvər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

extreme sports

A person who jumps from an aircraft for fun or sport, wearing a parachute to descend safely to the ground.

Synonyms

freefaller, parachutist, skydiving enthusiast

Examples of usage

  • The skydiver jumped out of the plane at 10,000 feet.
  • She has been a skydiver for over 10 years.
  • Many skydivers enjoy the adrenaline rush of freefalling.
  • I have always wanted to become a skydiver and experience the thrill of flying.
  • Skydivers need to undergo rigorous training to ensure their safety.

Translations

Translations of the word "skydiver" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paraquedista

🇮🇳 स्काइडाइवर

🇩🇪 Fallschirmspringer

🇮🇩 penerjun payung

🇺🇦 парашутист

🇵🇱 spadochroniarz

🇯🇵 スカイダイバー

🇫🇷 parachutiste

🇪🇸 paracaidista

🇹🇷 paraşütçü

🇰🇷 스카이다이버

🇸🇦 القافز بالمظلات

🇨🇿 parašutista

🇸🇰 parašutista

🇨🇳 跳伞者

🇸🇮 padalec

🇮🇸 fallhlífarstökkvari

🇰🇿 парашютист

🇬🇪 პარაშუტისტი

🇦🇿 paraşütçü

🇲🇽 paracaidista

Etymology

The term 'skydiver' originated from the combination of the words 'sky' and 'diver', emphasizing the act of diving or jumping from the sky. Skydiving has a long history, dating back to the early 20th century when parachutes were used in warfare. Over time, it evolved into a recreational activity and sport, attracting thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies worldwide.

See also: sky, skyborne, skydivers, skyjack, skylight, skyline, skyward, skywards.