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

For an additional charge, catamaran rentals, scuba diving, and visits to deserted islands can be arranged. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026

But carrying out such research requires specialized scuba diving skills plus the proper scientific background — qualifications that experts say only a few hundred people in the world currently have. —ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026

Club Med Cancun Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico With water sports like sailing and scuba diving, three private beachfront areas, and adventurous activities such as a flying trapeze and archery, Club Med Cancun stands out as one of the top all-inclusive family resorts in Mexico. —Sheryl Nance Nash, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026

For a hint of adventure, opportunities for scuba diving, paragliding, hiking, and sailing provide the ideal dose of adrenaline. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026

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