skydiving

noun

sky·​div·​ing ˈskī-ˌdī-viŋ How to pronounce skydiving (audio)
: the sport of jumping from an airplane and typically executing a prolonged free fall before deploying a parachute
skydive intransitive verb
skydive noun
skydiver noun

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In 2024, the United States Parachute Association recorded nine civilian skydiving fatalities out of more than 3.8 million jumps made by its members. June 23, CBS News, 23 June 2025 Activities that require adult supervision due to physical risk are not ideal for teens to navigate alone (like skydiving). Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 June 2025 In June of that year, Kaylee posted a sweet birthday tribute to her brother, sharing photos of the two going skydiving. Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 29 May 2025 Indoor skydiving facilities have gained in popularity over the last 20 years, with the official count now standing at over 200 wind tunnels worldwide. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for skydiving

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First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of skydiving was in 1955

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“Skydiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skydiving. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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skydiving

noun
sky·​div·​ing -ˌdī-viŋ How to pronounce skydiving (audio)
: the sport of jumping from an airplane and carrying out various body maneuvers before opening a parachute
skydive verb
skydiver noun

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