scuba diver

noun

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

Examples of scuba diver in a Sentence

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The carrier has become a popular but challenging dive for scuba divers. George Petras, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024 Two scuba divers missing for more than 36 hours off a Texas beach were rescued by the Coast Guard about 15 miles offshore, officials said Friday. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 29 July 2024 Danser described herself on social media as a boat captain, a scuba diver, a survivalist, and a pirate. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024 If the team does see an anomaly, scuba divers will take a closer look. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 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 Dec. 2024.

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scuba diver

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

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