# paratrooper

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpæɹətɹuːpə/ · frequency rank #52,543

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

## Etymology
Blend of parachute + trooper.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/paratrooper