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
Dawn StutzmanWe 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
Olga Brightonsnorkeling gear
a snorkeling trip
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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
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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
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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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