Synonyms & related words for parachute

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of parachute — including chute, jump. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to parachute

Explore words related to parachute — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include ballute, parachutist, skydiver, skydive, ripcord, parafoil, paratrooper, paraglider. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for parachute

Common synonyms for parachute include chute, jump — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does parachute come from?

The word parachute breaks down into 2 roots of Italian and Latin origin: para-, from Italian paro (“ward off, guard”); and -chute, from Latin cadere (“fall”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.