diver

noun

div·​er ˈdī-vər 

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

Examples of diver in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Related Stories An oceanographer and experienced diver, Kurilov dreamed of joining international expeditions and exploring the world’s oceans, but opportunities to work abroad remained out of reach. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026

Snorkelers and divers can swim past underwater kelp forests, awe-inspiring volcanic formations, and rocky reefs. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

Including legendary diver Pat McCormick and water polo player Max Irving. — Rina Nakano, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

In one zone were the ISS module mockups inside the pool, through which a couple of astronauts were training while surrounded by divers. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1511, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing diver

• Dumpster diver
• free diver
• scuba diver
• skin diver

Rhymes for diver

• driver
• fiver
• hiver
• kiver
• niver
• stiver
• revivor
• screwdriver
• survivor