snorkeling

1 of 2

present participle of snorkel entry 2

snorkeling

2 of 2

noun

snor·​kel·​ing ˈsnȯr-k(ə-)liŋ 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Talk to your resort concierge and get set up with a Jeep tour of the island, a reef snorkeling boat trip, or a local cooking class. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026

Also consider exploring the Keys’ underwater world with a scuba diving or snorkeling excursion to Looe Key Reef. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Reaching the beach requires descending a narrow ladder through a cleft in the rock, making the arrival nearly as memorable as the snorkeling itself. — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

Tourists can take advantage of oceanside resorts offering luxury stays, snorkeling adventures in the rich coral reef or a hike through Haleakalā National Park. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snorkeling

• anything
• colouring
• everything
• nuzzling
• splattering
• superstring
• underwing
• worshiping
• bing
• bring
• ching
• cling