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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Tailor a custom excursion including scuba diving, fishing, mainland adventure tours and private luxury yacht tours. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 In the Keys, most people in the water are doing things like wading in shallow water, snorkeling, scuba diving or hanging out at a sandbar -- all activities less likely to end up encountering a confused shark. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025 Travelers to the island can also sample classic Caribbean eats, hang out at one of the many popular beaches, head out on a scuba diving expedition, enjoy sailing excursions, and more. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025 Gozo, more so than Malta, is the place in the Mediterranean for scuba diving. AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scuba diving

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scuba diving was in 1955

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Scuba diving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scuba%20diving. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!