snor·kel·ing
ˈsnȯr-k(ə-)liŋ 
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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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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
The captivation of seeing sea creatures up close explains why snorkeling is so popular.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2025
Other excursion options included snorkeling and scuba diving, horseback riding on the beach, and visiting the artist Paul Gauguin’s grave on the island of Hiva Oa.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025
Birthday: Sailing with loved ones, snorkeling, seeing dolphins play, snoozing in the sun, and lunch.
—Air Mail, 29 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The one-of-a-kind snorkeling experience is suitable for anyone over the age of 8.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
The captivation of seeing sea creatures up close explains why snorkeling is so popular.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2025
Other excursion options included snorkeling and scuba diving, horseback riding on the beach, and visiting the artist Paul Gauguin’s grave on the island of Hiva Oa.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025
Birthday: Sailing with loved ones, snorkeling, seeing dolphins play, snoozing in the sun, and lunch.
—Air Mail, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for snorkeling
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“Snorkeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snorkeling. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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