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Definition of paradrop

paradrop

/ˈpɛr.əˌdrɑːp/
par · a · drop
Plural:paradrops
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Past Simple:paradropped
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Past Participle:paradropped
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Present Participle:paradropping
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paradrop Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A delivery of personnel, equipment, or supplies by parachute from an aircraft in flight.

Example

"The relief agency organized an emergency paradrop of medical supplies to the flood-isolated village."

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• verb

1

To drop or deliver (personnel, equipment, or supplies) by parachute from an aircraft.

Example

"Rescue teams had to paradrop food and blankets into the snowbound mountain valley."

2

To descend from an aircraft by parachute.

Example

"Smokejumpers regularly paradrop into remote wilderness areas to contain wildfires early."

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• Nearby Words

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paraglider

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a blend of 'parachute' and 'drop'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paradrop. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paradrop
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