paratrooper
Paratrooper (noun) means a soldier trained to parachute into combat areas from an aircraft. Example: “The paratroopers jumped over the target zone at dawn.”
How to use paratrooper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soldier who reaches the battlefield by jumping out of a plane with a parachute.
Word forms
paratroopers plural
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The _____ jumped over the target zone at dawn.
Etymology
A blend of parachute and trooper, coined for airborne infantry.
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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.
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