scuba diver

noun

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

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With so much underwater terrain to explore, experienced scuba divers target the most pristine waters for spotting healthy coral and abundant fish life, like those around Lizard Island—a luxury PADI dive resort on the northern end of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025 Plunging into the chilly waters off the western coast of Canada, a pair of scuba divers swam along the seafloor near an octopus. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025 For example, scuba divers don't use GPS to track their position underwater because water blocks the signals. PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2025 Connecticut resident Torsten Gross is currently a race car driver, rescue scuba diver, and has competed in multiple marathons. Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 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 15 Sep. 2025.

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scuba diver

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

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