noun
- a person who jumps from an aircraft using a parachute; a parachutist
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Examples
- The experienced chutist prepared his gear before boarding the plane.
- Several chutists descended gracefully into the drop zone.
- She trained as a chutist for the military airborne unit.
- The chutist deployed his parachute at the correct altitude.
- Professional chutists perform aerial stunts for entertainment.