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 swim with whale sharks in seasonal gathering spots where the gentle filter feeders congregate around abundant plankton, creating incredible opportunities for snorkeling and diving. — Ashley Lynch july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

In one photo, the pair are seen taking off their snorkeling gear side-by-side after a dip in the turquoise water. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Paddleboarding, snorkeling, sailing, and private dinners give couples plenty to do beyond the spa. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Travelers heading to the Caribbean tend to expect white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and perhaps a little snorkeling, but one destination is drawing the attention of food lovers around the world. — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 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