home p Derek Vincent parachute par⋅a⋅chute [par-uh-shoot] –noun 1. a folding, umbrellalike, fabric device with cords supporting a harness or straps for allowing a person, object, package, etc., to float down safely through the air from a great height, especially from an aircraft, rendered effective by the resistance of the air that expands it during the descent and reduces the velocity of its fall. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z pair paper panty parking-deck parachute parking party passer-by patriotic pattern pavement pear pearl-pink