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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

parachute

/ˈpærətʃuːt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does parachute mean?

noun, verb

A device used for slowing the descent of an object through the air, typically by means of a fabric canopy, or to jump from an aircraft with a fabric canopy to slow descent. To jump from an aircraft with a fabric canopy to slow descent.

Example

"The parachutist deployed his parachute at 5,000 feet."

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