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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To me, scuba diving isn’t about excitement and an adrenaline rush. Judy Koutsky, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024 Meanwhile, White had shown leadership potential but wasn’t interested in pursuing such roles, instead preferring to go back to her previous life as a scuba diving instructor in Hawaii, said Yawn. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024 The supermodel also chose to face her fear of the water head on by scuba diving during the trip. Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024 In addition to football, Prince George has also taken up scuba diving as a hobby, according to his dad. Marina Watts, People.com, 13 Oct. 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 25 Dec. 2024.

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