snorkeling

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present participle of snorkel entry 2

snorkeling

2 of 2

noun

snor·​kel·​ing ˈsnȯr-k(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce snorkeling (audio)
variants or less commonly snorkelling
: the activity of swimming with the face submerged while using a snorkel
… he took his time carefully fitting kids with goggles for snorkeling.Dawn Stutzman
We arrived at the island, and realized we had a day of all the food, alcohol, kayaking, snorkelling, palm trees, hammocks and adventure we could handle.Olga Brighton
snorkeling gear
a snorkeling trip

Examples of snorkeling in a Sentence

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Noun
Explore bioluminescent caves and historic shipwrecks. Discover the island by sea with a snorkeling tour from Suncani Hvar Hotels. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025 Try the Castaway Picnic experience on a private sandbank with lunch, snorkeling gear, sunbeds, and umbrellas to while away the afternoon. Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025 You won’t be disappointed by everything that’s included here, which ranges from bathrobes, slippers, and a pillow menu to aerobics and yoga classes and free use of kayaks and snorkeling equipment for an hour each day. Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024 Each island promises immersion in nature through hiking, snorkeling, and Zodiac adventures. Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snorkeling 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snorkeling was in 1953

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“Snorkeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snorkeling. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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