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 Swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing and whale watching are popular activities. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2024 Surfing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding are available, even scuba diving. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Mar. 2024 Just before Christmas, Loon also responded to another search and rescue that came from a couple scuba diving in the Dog Islands. Gemma Harris, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024 The Florida Keys are known for gorgeous sunsets and endless margaritas, the perfect place for fishing, jet skiing, scuba diving, and honeymooning. Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024 Modern Meadow Shifts Fashion Industry with Science & Sustainability Largest deep-sea coral reef: How it was discovered The reef is too deep to explore by scuba diving that's why the mapping was done using 31 multi-beam sonars, according to the press release. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2024 From hiking, cycling, and tennis to scuba diving, fishing, and watersports, there’s lots to keep you entertained and physically fit in Spain. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 This year, more spring breakers are looking for adventure, like scuba diving or hiking in places like Australia, Peru or Costa Rica, according to travel insurance platform Squaremouth’s recent press release. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024 For travelers, the reset might look like this: fewer flights and longer visits; more varied, higher-quality learning experiences, like astronomy, scuba diving, and hiking. Mark Johanson, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 Apr. 2024.

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