skydiving

noun

sky·​div·​ing ˈskī-ˌdī-viŋ 

: the sport of jumping from an airplane and typically executing a prolonged free fall before deploying a parachute

skydive

ˈskī-ˌdīv 

intransitive verb

skydive

ˈskī-ˌdīv 

noun

skydiver noun

Examples of skydiving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Similarly, high-risk activities like mountain climbing, skydiving or something similar won't typically be covered (unless specific add-on coverage is included and paid for before traveling). — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Rali said doctors advise people who are taking blood thinners to avoid activities likely to cause injury, like football or skydiving. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Prince Harry’s first phone call after skydiving was obviously to his wife, Meghan Markle. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026

Horrigan said skydiving is considered a safe sport, with a low accident rate relative to the number of jumps. — Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

skydiving

noun

sky·​div·​ing -ˌdī-viŋ 

: the sport of jumping from an airplane and carrying out various body maneuvers before opening a parachute

skydive

-ˌdīv 

verb

skydiver noun