1. a person who jumps from an aircraft and falls through the air before opening a parachute

Examples

• The experienced skydiver jumped from 15,000 feet.
• She became a certified skydiver after completing her training course.
• The skydiver pulled the ripcord at the perfect moment.
• Professional skydivers often perform stunts during their descent.
• The skydiver landed safely in the designated drop zone.
• He dreamed of becoming a skydiver since watching an air show as a child.