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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Weston helped design a waterproof handheld communication device for divers that could withstand the high pressure in diving bells, the open-bottom pressurized chambers that transported them underwater. IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2026 Even now, only expert divers with specialized equipment can access and work in those caves. Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026 Minnetonka led through four events but did not have a single diver place and fell behind for the rest of the state championship. Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026 The diving and amateur sports community remained in shock today following revelations that Olympic diver Greg Louganis, who speaks freely of his contractingAIDS in a 20/20 interview with Barbara Walters. Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diver

Word History

First Known Use

1511, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 13 Mar. 2026.

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