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

Travelers can view its surrounding coral reefs while snorkeling or diving and visit the Underwater Museum of Art. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025

Or take to the ocean for water adventures such as boating, deep-sea fishing, or diving and snorkeling by the magnificent Maldivian coral reefs. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2025

The crystal-clear, spring-fed quarry tucked into the hills of Oldham County is a favorite spot for floating, snorkeling, and swimming. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025

Seemingly endless options for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving abound, not to mention paddling or wildlife viewing. —Robert Annis, Outside, 22 Nov. 2025

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