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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Cruise, who is known for pushing the limits of stunt work with the franchise, can be seen hanging off the side of a plane, diving into the ocean from the deck of an aircraft carrier and scuba diving in the movie's thrilling trailer. Sharareh Drury, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025 Consider taking active vacations with activities like scuba diving, hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, etc.; this can be an easy way to get in some exercise while relaxing and having fun. Jackie Nance-Sons, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 The resort will feature water slides for kids, scuba diving and other sports, and excursions. Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 Alexander loved the ocean and spent most of his free time surfing and scuba diving. Faith Karimi, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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