snorkeling

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present participle of snorkel entry 2

snorkeling

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noun

snor·​kel·​ing ˈsnȯr-k(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce snorkeling (audio)
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

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Noun
The aforementioned activity of snorkeling, for example. Wayne Chan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025 Mexico’s Pacific Coast Courtesy of Four Seasons Tamarindo Some of the world’s most family-friendly destinations are on Mexico’s gorgeous Pacific Coast, where soft, sandy beaches and cerulean waters perfect for snorkeling and surfing are the definition of paradise. Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 16 May 2025 Swimmers were then evacuated from the water, which is a popular location for swimming, snorkeling and diving. Charna Flam, People.com, 15 May 2025 The resort overlooks a quiet 25 acre strip of private unspoiled beach along the Red Sea and offers everything from superior snorkeling right offshore and private diving excursions to spa, fine dining and plenty of poolside luxury lounging. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for snorkeling

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snorkeling was in 1953

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“Snorkeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snorkeling. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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