Skydivers: meaning, definitions and examples

General term for people who engage in skydiving.

• The skydivers jumped from the plane and enjoyed the free fall before opening their parachutes

Often used to describe a person who uses a parachute, usually in a more formal context; can refer to military personnel.

• The parachutist landed skillfully in the designated drop zone during the military exercise

Refers to a person who has a strong passion for skydiving, used to emphasize their enthusiasm.

• As a skydiving enthusiast, she spends most of her weekends at the drop zone, practicing new maneuvers

Refers to individuals who engage in the sport of jumping from an aircraft and performing acrobatic maneuvers before deploying a parachute.

• Skydivers often experience an adrenaline rush as they freefall from the plane.
• A group of skydivers performed an incredible formation jump.

Refers to a military personnel trained to parachute into military operations, typically used in combat situations.

• The paratrooper was deployed behind enemy lines during the mission.
• Paratroopers are often trained in both parachuting and ground combat.

Rarely used term that could refer to individuals who jump from high altitudes using a parachute, similar to skydivers. This term is not common.

• The sky jumper eagerly awaited his next high-altitude adventure.
• Sky jumpers need to ensure their parachutes are well-packed before the jump.