paratrooper
0 antonyms and opposites of paratrooper, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A soldier trained to parachute into combat areas from an aircraft.
How to use paratrooper
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
airborne paratroopers
paratrooper regiment
Etymology
A blend of parachute and trooper, coined for airborne infantry.
Full origin of paratrooper →Frequently asked questions
What does “paratrooper” mean?
The word “paratrooper” means a soldier trained to parachute into combat areas from an aircraft. In plain terms, a soldier who reaches the battlefield by jumping out of a plane with a parachute.
How do you pronounce “paratrooper”?
“Paratrooper” is pronounced PA-ruht-roo-puh (/ˈpæɹətɹupəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “paratrooper” in a sentence?
Here is “paratrooper” used in a sentence: “The paratroopers jumped over the target zone at dawn.”
What part of speech is “paratrooper”?
“Paratrooper” is a noun.