paradrop
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈpærəˌdrɒp/
KK: /ˈpærəˌdrɒp/
noun
Definition
The act of delivering goods or supplies by dropping them from an aircraft using a parachute.
Example
The military used paradrop to supply troops in remote areas.
Conversation
Did you hear about the paradrop they did for the remote village last week?
Yeah, I read it was a huge success and helped a lot of people.
It's amazing how a simple paradrop can make such a difference in emergencies.
Absolutely! It's a great way to get supplies to those in need quickly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
airdrop
drop
delivery
Antonyms
pickup
retrieval
collection
transitive verb
Definition
To deliver something from the air using a parachute.
Example
The military decided to paradrop supplies to the troops in the remote area.
Tense Forms
Past: paradropped
Past Participle: paradropped
Conversation
Did you hear about the new adventure park opening next week?
Yeah, I heard they’re going to paradrop supplies into the park for the visitors.
That sounds so exciting! I can't wait to see how they do that.
Root Explanation
Paradrop is formed from "para-" (meaning alongside or beyond) and "drop" (meaning to let fall). The word describes the act of dropping supplies or personnel from an aircraft, typically parachuting them to the ground.
Memory Tip
Think of 'para-' meaning alongside and 'drop' meaning to let fall — this helps you remember that paradrop refers to dropping something from the air.
Visually Confused Words
sparadrap
pandrop
eardrop
airdrop