Skydiver: meaning, definitions and examples
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skydiver
[ ˈskaɪˌdaɪvər ]
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
Word origin
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.