diver

noun

div·​er ˈdī-vər How to pronounce diver (audio)
1
: one that dives
2
a
: a person who stays underwater for long periods by having air supplied from the surface or by carrying a supply of compressed air
b
: any of various birds that obtain food by diving in water
especially : loon

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Navy divers will be the first to approach the capsule, and NASA aims to have the crew transferred to the ship's medical bay within approximately two hours of splashdown. Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026 Four fire service units and 10 divers were leading the search and rescue efforts, supported by the army, police, coast guard and local authorities. Reuters, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026 Underwater search and rescue teams with divers were also sent to search nearby bodies of water. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026 Deputies, fire rescue crews and divers responded to the crash. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diver

Word History

First Known Use

1511, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of diver was in 1511

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“Diver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diver. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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