scuba diver

noun

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

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The after-hours event for guests 21 and older will feature shark experts, scuba divers feeding eels, sharks and more in the Living Seas exhibition; a DJ and more. La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2026 Local favorites also are highlighted in the roundup, including Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey — known for its many firepits — and White Point/Royal Palms Beach in San Pedro, where scuba divers go to experience the underwater hot springs. Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 And that’s only the beginning—Santa Rosa is also home to seven natural swimming holes connected via underground caverns, including the 81-foot-deep Blue Hole, a favorite of scuba divers. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026 Emblazoned with an old-school scuba diver riding a prawn, the bag of Garlic Shrimp Chips was 100% getting added to my cart—and not just because of the quirky marketing. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 June 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 26 Jun. 2026.

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scuba diver

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

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