snorkeling

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present participle of snorkel entry 2

snorkeling

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noun

snor·​kel·​ing ˈsnȯr-k(ə-)liŋ 

variants or less commonly snorkelling

: the activity of swimming with the face submerged while using a snorkel

… he took his time carefully fitting kids with goggles for snorkeling.

—Dawn Stutzman

We arrived at the island, and realized we had a day of all the food, alcohol, kayaking, snorkelling, palm trees, hammocks and adventure we could handle.

—Olga Brighton

snorkeling gear

a snorkeling trip

Examples of snorkeling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Most of the island is protected as part of the Virgin Islands National Park, hiding white-sand beaches, underwater snorkeling trails, and even age-old petroglyphs among miles of hiking trails and unforgettable scenery. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026

With no shortage of activities on land and water, kayaking, snorkeling and paddleboarding in warm Caribbean waters can be a part of your daily routine. —Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026

Guided reef snorkeling and snorkeling safaris with nurse sharks and rays offer another close-up look at the area’s vibrant marine life. —Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026

The model has been enjoying tropical beaches, boat rides, and even snorkeling sessions with friends. —Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snorkeling

• anything
• colouring
• everything
• nuzzling
• splattering
• superstring
• underwing
• worshiping
• bing
• bring
• ching
• cling