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

Snorkelers and divers should beware of surges in La Jolla Cove. — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2026

The restaurants get the fish for free, courtesy of divers who participate in pre-tournament hunts. — Rachel Nuwer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026

Rescuers, including specialized divers, launched a search operation for the two other persons. — ABC News, 25 June 2026

Crankbaits Shallow divers, particularly squarebills, shimmy through the murky water. — David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 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