scuba diver

noun

: one who swims underwater with the aid of scuba gear
scuba dive intransitive verb

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Sinking an icon Okaloosa County hopes the ship will become a destination for scuba divers and attract fish and other wildlife as a reef. Danny Freeman, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025 For scuba divers, Banana Island provides excellent visibility and marine wildlife spotting, while kayakers can paddle scenic spots off the Freetown Peninsula at Bureh Beach and River No. 2. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 Collaborating closely with The Shark and Ray Coalition, Chloe played a pivotal role in rallying support from conservation groups, scuba divers, researchers, and snorkelers. Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Outside his role as an astronomer, Demeter is a scuba diver and fossil hunter. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for scuba diver 

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scuba diver was in 1958

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“Scuba diver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scuba%20diver. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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scuba diver

noun
: one who swims underwater with scuba gear
scuba dive verb

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