scuba diving

noun

: the sport or activity of swimming underwater using scuba gear
… this watch is resistant to water up to 200 meters, suitable for scuba diving.Garrett Parker
On Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, as locals call it, travelers can now choose from over 30 explorations with guided hikes, bike rides, snorkeling and scuba diving.Travel Agent Central

Examples of scuba diving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Boating, scuba diving and water sports are popular activities throughout the islands. Amy Bentley, Orange County Register, 29 May 2024 The turquoise-blue swimming hole is also a popular destination for diving, snorkeling, and scuba diving year-round. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024 Journey a bit farther for a visit to Lake Tahoe perfect for water activities (including scuba diving!), hiking, beaching…or getting a taste of luxury after worn out from Burning Man at The Ritz-Carlton Spa. Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 21 May 2024 In Cozumel, Mexico, there's scuba diving, snorkeling, and more stunning beaches. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024 Lake Chelan is made for boating, swimming, kayaking, and even scuba diving. Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024 The kids also have access to horse riding, fencing, scuba diving and polo clubs. Audrey Schmidt, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024 Boylan was the captain of the Conception, a 75-foot boat that caught fire while it was docked at Platt's Harbor near Santa Cruz Island during a scuba diving excursion in the early morning hours on Sept. 2, 2019, while passengers and crew members were sleeping. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 2 May 2024 Case in point: Endless Ocean Luminous ($49.99) is the third entry in the casual scuba diving simulation series that went dormant on the Nintendo Wii more than 15 years ago. PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scuba diving was in 1955

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“Scuba diving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scuba%20diving. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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