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

Examples of scuba diving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And despite being the ultimate beach destination, with some of the best scuba diving in the Med, Cyprus also offers hiking in the Troodos Mountains—even skiing in winter. —Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025

Greg Durocher, 51, of Castle Rock had scuba diving lessons with his family at Waiolena Beach Park on Monday afternoon, the release said. —Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 2 July 2025

The resort offers scuba diving lessons, snorkeling, and yacht tours. —Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025

Adventure intel: Swimming alongside whale sharks and humpback whales is one of the most moving wildlife experiences Australia offers, but snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding are also on the menu. —Chloe Berge, Outside Online, 17 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for scuba diving

• arriving
• conniving
• contriving
• depriving
• deriving
• reviving
• surviving
• driving
• striving
• thriving