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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Analysis of everything the divers gathered took place over the course of several months in 2023 and 2024. Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025 Whether you’re attracted to vibrant reefs, volcanic vents or wall dives, beginner divers will find a plethora of Instagrammable locations. Adrienne Jordan, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025 Vanguard operates at a depth of about 65 feet (20 meters), a depth that divers can access with standard scuba gear. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025 Sheriff’s office divers located the truck, but not the driver, Choon said. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025 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

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“Diver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diver. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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