parachutists
nounUK /ˈpærəʃuːtɪsts/
US /ˈpærəʃuːtɪsts/
People who jump from planes and float down with a big cloth called a parachute.
The parachutists landed safely in the field.
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2. Soldiers trained to jump from aircraft into battle.
The parachutists dropped behind enemy lines.
3. People who use a parachute for sport or rescue work.
Rescue parachutists reached the stranded hikers.
4. Members of a display team who perform aerial jumps at shows.
The parachutists formed a circle in the sky.