English Explanatory Dictionary

paratrooper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of soldier who is trained to enter combat zones by parachuting from aircraft.

Pronunciation

/ˈpæɹətɹuːpə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-paratrooper.wav /ˈpæɹətɹupəɹ/ /ˈpɛɹətɹupəɹ/ /ˈpaɹətɹʉpəɹ/

Word forms

paratrooper paratroopers

Etymology

Blend of parachute + trooper.

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