scuba diver

noun

: one who swims underwater with the aid of scuba gear
scuba dive intransitive verb

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Located off Hwy 29 and a few blocks from the gateway to downtown Calistoga, the ocean-themed La Sirena (Barrett is an avid scuba diver) rounds out a walkable corridor of quirky Napa Valley tasting rooms offering more than the region’s signature Cabernet. Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026 For context, however, the one-in-4,200 risk of danger to anyone is higher than the chances of a single person being struck by lightning in their lifetime or of a scuba diver or surfer getting bitten by a shark. Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 Mar. 2026 Known for its extremely rough waters and rocky coastline, this remote section of the Namibian coast is not meant for sunbathers or scuba divers. Melanie Van Zyl, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026 Chris and Liz Hayward, New Jersey residents with a condominium near the beach, were sunning themselves on the sand on Tuesday, admiring the new Tower 11, decorated with a scuba diver and fish. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scuba diver

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scuba diver was in 1958

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“Scuba diver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scuba%20diver. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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scuba diver

noun
: one who swims underwater with scuba gear
scuba dive verb

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