paratroop

[ par-uh-troop ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a paratrooper or a parachute unit:

   paratroop boots.

noun

1. paratrooper.

Word History and Origins

Origin of paratroop¹

First recorded in 1935–40; back formation from paratrooper

Example Sentences

Armored vehicles, paratroop units and snipers sealed off Kabul's streets during this week's conference.

From The Daily Beast

His dozen-odd UN regulars and Turkish partisans had done their best to simulate a paratroop attack in force.

From Project Gutenberg