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Definition of pararescue

pararescue

/ˌpær.əˈrɛs.kjuː/
par · a · res · cue
Plural:pararescues
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pararescue Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A specialized rescue and recovery operation involving personnel who are deployed by parachute or helicopter into hazardous, remote, or inaccessible environments to provide emergency medical treatment and evacuation.

Example

"The injured climbers were evacuated from the mountain peak by an elite Air Force pararescue team."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often used attributively as a modifier (e.g., 'pararescue team', 'pararescue jumper') and strongly associated with United States Air Force special operations.

• Rhymes for pararescue

• Nearby Words

paranapanema
paranoiacally
paraphilic
pararescue
pararescueman
pararescuer
parasaurolophus

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a combination of the prefix 'para-' (from parachute) and 'rescue', originally designating airborne search and recovery units in the military.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pararescue. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pararescue
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