noun

skydiver

SKEYE-dyv

Skydiver (noun) means a person who jumps from an aircraft and free-falls before opening a parachute. Example: “The skydiver landed safely in the field near the airport.”

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noun

A person who jumps from an aircraft and free-falls before opening a parachute.

"The skydiver landed safely in the field near the airport."

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In plain EnglishSomeone who does skydiving as a sport or hobby.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

skydivers plural

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Etymology

From skydive + -er or sky + diver.

Antonyms

whuffo

Related words

whuffo

Rhymes for skydiver

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Frequently asked questions

What does “skydiver” mean?

The word “skydiver” means a person who jumps from an aircraft and free-falls before opening a parachute. In plain terms, someone who does skydiving as a sport or hobby.

How do you pronounce “skydiver”?

“Skydiver” is pronounced SKEYE-dyv (/ˈskaɪˌdaɪvɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “skydiver” in a sentence?

Here is “skydiver” used in a sentence: “The skydiver landed safely in the field near the airport.”

What is the opposite of “skydiver”?

The opposite of “skydiver” — its antonyms — is whuffo.

What part of speech is “skydiver”?

“Skydiver” is a noun.

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