chutist

[ shoo-tist ]

noun

1. a parachutist.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chutist¹

First recorded in 1915–20; chute ² + -ist

Example Sentences

During the seventh round at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the chutist tumbles into the ringside seats and stops the fight for 21 minutes.

From Washington Times

During the seventh round at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the chutist tumbles into the ringside seats and stops the fight for 21 minutes.

From Washington Times

During the seventh round at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the chutist tumbles into the ringside seats and stops the fight for 21 minutes.

From Washington Times

In attempting to join three other divers in a handholding ring formation, she had slammed into the backpack of another chutist, and was knocked unconscious.

From Time Magazine Archive

No one is needed to stop the chute or collapse it; this is done simply by releasing one or both of the risers, giving the chutist adequate safety control.

From Time Magazine Archive