Paratroops

Pronunciation: /ˈpærəˌtrupz/

Definitions of paratroops

noun a military unit trained and equipped to parachute from aircraft and engage in combat

Example Sentences

A1 The paratroops landed safely in the field.

A2 The paratroops received extensive training before their mission.

B1 The paratroops were deployed behind enemy lines to disrupt communications.

B2 The paratroops used night vision goggles to navigate through the darkness.

C1 The paratroops executed a flawless HALO jump into the target area.

C2 The paratroops conducted a high-altitude insertion to surprise the enemy forces.

Examples of paratroops in a Sentence

formal The paratroops were deployed to secure the area behind enemy lines.

informal The paratroops are gonna drop in and take care of business.

slang Those paratroops are gonna swoop in like ninjas!

figurative The paratroops descended upon the scene like a sudden storm.

Grammatical Forms of paratroops

• plural: paratroops
• present tense: paratroop
• future tense: will paratroop
• perfect tense: have paratrooped
• continuous tense: is paratrooping
• singular: paratroop
• positive degree: paratroop
• infinitive: paratroop
• gerund: paratrooping
• participle: paratrooped

Origin and Evolution of paratroops

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'paratroops' originated during World War II as a term used to describe soldiers trained to parachute into combat zones.

Evolution of the word: Initially used specifically to refer to soldiers trained in parachute operations, the term 'paratroops' has evolved to encompass a broader range of airborne infantry units that are deployed by parachuting into battlefields.