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

Also consider exploring the Keys’ underwater world with a scuba diving or snorkeling excursion to Looe Key Reef. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Many cruise excursions aren’t included in the base fare of an ocean cruise, but adventures like scuba diving, zip-lining, hiking, and sightseeing are offered. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026

Air and water rescue teams responded from the Coast Guard, the city’s fire department and the NYPD, including a scuba diving team. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Humanitarian efforts and life philosophies, as well as Garcia's passions for scuba diving and ocean conservation. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 Aug. 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