scuba diving

noun

: the sport or activity of swimming underwater using scuba gear
… this watch is resistant to water up to 200 meters, suitable for scuba diving.Garrett Parker
On Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, as locals call it, travelers can now choose from over 30 explorations with guided hikes, bike rides, snorkeling and scuba diving.Travel Agent Central

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The property sits on Laem Tong Beach on the Andaman Sea, and adventure awaits for those who want to spend all day in the clear water kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving and paddleboarding. Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 7 Jan. 2026 Cavitation also can happen in other instances, such as while scuba diving, Fernandez says. Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026 Revel in the rare winter sunshine by scuba diving, cycling, or celebrating the setting orange orb on Mallory Square. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026 Best Things to Do Go scuba diving. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scuba diving

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First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scuba diving was in 1955

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“Scuba diving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scuba%20diving. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.

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