scuba diver

noun

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

Examples of scuba 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.
Austin Abrams stars as a scuba diver who, while searching for his father’s (Josh Brolin) body, gets swallowed and must find a way to escape. Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026 When scuba divers ascend too quickly, that pressure drop can cause nitrogen bubbles to form in the bloodstream, potentially causing serious injury. Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026 The Coast Guard recommends scuba divers always carry an emergency transmitter with them. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026 Naturally, the island is a haven for scuba divers. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Scuba diver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scuba%20diver. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

scuba diver

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

More from Merriam-Webster on scuba 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!