skydive

/ˈskaɪˌdaɪv/
verb
  1. To jump from an aircraft and fall freely through the air for a period of time before opening a parachute, as a sport or adventure activity.
    • You need to complete a training course before you can skydive alone.
    • They decided to skydive over the desert to celebrate their graduation.
    • My sister plans to skydive for the first time on her birthday.
noun
  1. An instance of jumping from an aircraft and falling freely before opening a parachute.
    • The charity organized a tandem skydive to raise money for the hospital.
    • He has done over a hundred skydives and still loves the rush.
    • Her first skydive was terrifying but absolutely thrilling.
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