Paratroop (noun)

A soldier trained to jump out of an aircraft and parachute to the ground in order to enter into battle.

Origin:

Formed from the word "parachute" meaning "a device used to slow a person or object"s descent through the air" and the word "troop" meaning "a group of soldiers", the word "paratroop" came into use in the 20th century.

Examples:

1. Paratroops are trained to jump from both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
2. Paratroops are often used for rapid deployment in times of war.
3. The paratroops landed behind enemy lines.
4. Paratroops often jump with weapons and equipment.
5. Paratroops are often used for special operations and reconnaissance.