parachutist

American  

[par-uh-shoot-ist] / ˈpær əˌʃut ɪst /

noun

plural

parachutists

1. a person who jumps from an aircraft and descends with the aid of a parachute, especially in sport or professionally.

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Example Sentences

How many Jews were saved by the parachutists is a matter of debate—one parachutist said it was thousands—but there is no debate over Senesh’s legacy of resistance and redemption.

From The Wall Street Journal

A former Austrian military parachutist, Baumgartner made numerous jumps from airplanes, skyscrapers and bridges.

From Los Angeles Times

The game started almost 40 minutes late as one of three parachutists, tasked with pre-match entertainment and delivering the match ball, became stuck on the roof of Stadium de Toulouse.

From BBC

The start of Sale's Champions Cup tie against Toulouse was delayed by 40 minutes after a parachutist had to be rescued from the roof of the stadium.

From BBC

According to the San Francisco Police Department, the parachutist landed on a woman and her child, both of whom were hospitalized for minor injuries.

From Los Angeles Times