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 Aside from karate, Zabka loves to spend time outdoors surfing, scuba diving and river rafting with his kids to stay active. Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 20 July 2024 Days are easy to fill; activities nearby span everything from kayaking and scuba diving to hiking and fishing. Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 16 July 2024 Southern California is also home to the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), the world’s largest recreational scuba diving organization and certification agency. Outside Online, 12 July 2024 The travel landscape is changing rapidly to make more experiences available to all—even scuba diving in the Maldives. Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for scuba diving 

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Word History

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 26 Jul. 2024.

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