paratrooper

[par-uh-troo-per] / ˈpær əˌtru pər /

NOUN

soldier

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commando fighter guard guerrilla marine mercenary officer pilot trooper veteran volunteer

STRONG

GI cadet conscript draftee gunner infantry musketeer private rank recruit scout warmonger warrior

WEAK

Green Beret airforce member cavalryperson enlisted person infantryperson military person selectee serviceperson soldier-at-arms

Example Sentences

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Elements of a US paratrooper division are also reportedly on their way.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The roots of Venezuela’s current system go back to the 14-year rule of former President Hugo Chávez, a former paratrooper elected in 1998 after almost two decades of deepening wealth inequality and stagnant living standards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Barristers told the judge they anticipated the trial of the former paratrooper, known as Soldier F, would commence on Monday, 15 September.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

There are no plans for the soldiers to sing "Happy Birthday, Mr. President," but the Golden Knights, a paratrooper team, will land in front of the reviewing stand and present him with a flag.

From Salon • May 28, 2025

Now, days after I became a qualified paratrooper, I would take on that role.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

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