diver

noun

div·​er ˈdī-vər How to pronounce diver (audio)
1
: one that dives
2
a
: a person who stays underwater for long periods by having air supplied from the surface or by carrying a supply of compressed air
b
: any of various birds that obtain food by diving in water
especially : loon

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Elevation: The amount of spring or lift a diver receives from the takeoff greatly affects the appearance of the dive. Tim Genske, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 The best way to stay afloat is to keep both arms straight in front of your head, like a diver. Erik Vance, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025 The Americans knew that conventional salvage techniques would be impossible at such depths and in some of the roughest seas in the world – much less sending down divers. David Szondy, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025 At the time of Graves' disappearance, police conducted extensive searches with canine units and dozens of volunteers, while divers scoured nearby lakes. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for diver 

Word History

First Known Use

1506, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of diver was in 1506

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“Diver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diver. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

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