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
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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.
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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
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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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“Skydiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skydiving. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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