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

Examples of diver in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Navy divers found 330 packages of cocaine hidden in the boat’s ballast tanks. Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026 In July 2024, a team of divers discovered a massive haul of champagne and wine on a shipwreck on the floor of the Baltic Sea off Sweden. CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026 The Barnstable County Technical Rescue Team and Dive Team responded to the area where divers entered the frigid water in search of Kit Boucher, police said. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026 Just offshore, divers and snorkelers can check out the beautiful coral reefs and view tropical fish and sea turtles. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Diver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diver. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on diver

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster