skyman

[ skahy-muhn ]

noun

, Informal.

, plural sky·men.

1. an aviator or paratrooper.

Word History and Origins

Origin of skyman¹

sky + man

Example Sentences

Now, on the eve of his 40th birthday, Carl is eagerly anticipating the promised return of his “skyman”: Having spent the intervening years compiling first-person accounts of other contactees, Carl is excited when a documentary crew wants to film the reunion and silence his naysayers.

From New York Times

Subdued and temperate, “Skyman” refuses to lean into the mystery of Carl’s claims or wind us up for a final resolution.

From New York Times

“Skyman,” Daniel Myrick’s curiously gentle contribution to the alien-visitation genre, is a faux documentary and an all-too-real examination of the way a single childhood incident can infect an entire life.

From New York Times

And just hope that if there’s real trouble, Mother Gaia or some invisible super hero Skyman will descend to save everyone should the hour turn darkest.

From Washington Post

One alias Muddar created was spirit guide "Skyman", whom she used to manipulate Chowdhury into believing Ayesha had "bad blood" and needed to be disciplined to rid her of "evil spirits".

From BBC