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 During the opening of the Paris Aquatics Centre on April 4 ahead of the Olympics this year, three of France's competing divers marked the occasion with an inaugural dive, according to NBC News. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024 An experienced diver, Jandard won silver and bronze medals at the 2022 and 2023 World Championships, respectively, and also competed at the 2020 Olympic Games. Issy Ronald, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024 Hundreds of engineers, workers and divers have rushed to the scene of what some predict could be the most expensive disaster in maritime history. Leslie Shapiro, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024 Tom, what's the role of these underwater divers at this point of cleanup efforts? Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024 Scientific divers off the coast of Sicily were scouring the rocky sea floor when a large, rounded object stood out from the other stones. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024 Video posted on social media by Puerto Rico's Bureau of Emergency Management and Disaster Administration showed divers jump from a helicopter in search for the man. CBS News, 29 Mar. 2024 Search efforts for the man continued Thursday with divers, boats, jet skis, helicopters and drones, the agency said. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2024 Commercial divers sent to work beneath the bridge debris and container ship will be met with challenging conditions, including limited visibility and moving currents, one expert said. Lea Skene, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1506, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of diver was in 1506

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“Diver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diver. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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