paratroop

adjective

para·​troop ˈparə+ˌ- How to pronounce paratroop (audio)
: of, relating to, or engaged in by paratroops
paratroop boots
paratroop landing
paratroop action

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from paratroops

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“Paratroop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paratroop. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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