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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Guests can also choose from a long menu of outdoor and cultural activities, including dinner cruises, scuba diving, and waterfall hikes. Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024 Visitors can explore the park scuba diving or island-hopping on a boat tour, with snorkeling breaks in between. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024 Along with paddle boarding, kayaking, scuba diving and snorkeling, new activities and features include clear-bottomed kayaks, sailing Hobie experiences, tandem kayaking, a catamaran, and pedal boarding. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Island Divers Hawaii, a scuba diving center where Danser worked, also offered condolences on its Facebook account on Thursday. Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for scuba diving 

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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 21 Nov. 2024.

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