skydiver

/ˈskaɪdaɪvər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who jumps from an airplane and descends to the ground by means of a parachute.

“The skydiver successfully landed on the designated spot.”

2. noun

A person who skydives, especially as a hobby or sport.

“She has been a skydiver for over 10 years and has completed numerous jumps.”

Synonyms

  • jumper
  • parachutist

Antonyms

  • ground-dweller
  • non-jumper