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

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Adventure Experiences: Feel the thrill with a Camaro Taxi ride, desert safari, quad biking, or scuba diving at Palm Jumeirah. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024 There is scuba diving in Spring Lake, which has 200 artesian springs and the densest population of turtles in the country. Alex Temblador, Outside Online, 23 Sep. 2024 Alongside the new finish option, there are several matching bands, including a titanium version of the Milanese Loop suitable for high-speed water sports and scuba diving. PCMAG, 17 Sep. 2024 The resort helps guests without cars coordinate sightseeing tours, transit, and ocean outings like snorkeling, fishing, and scuba diving. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for scuba diving 

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 8 Nov. 2024.

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