scuba diving

noun

: the sport or activity of swimming underwater using scuba gear
… this watch is resistant to water up to 200 meters, suitable for scuba diving.Garrett Parker
On Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, as locals call it, travelers can now choose from over 30 explorations with guided hikes, bike rides, snorkeling and scuba diving.Travel Agent Central

Examples of scuba diving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Along with hitting the waves, the area is also a hot spot for fishing, scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and more. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2024 Guests needn't lift a finger with the assistance of private butler service, though the more adventurous guests can take advantage of activities like kayaking and scuba diving. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2024 Less developed than Puerto Vallarta and Cancun, the small resort town offers activities like kayaking, hiking waterfalls or scuba diving, and is bordered by the Huatulco National Park. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 28 May 2024 Located near the Belize Barrier Reef, Ambergris Caye is the perfect starting point for snorkeling and scuba diving excursions, especially to the famous dive site known as the Great Blue Hole. Jessica Poitevien, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for scuba diving 

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Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scuba diving was in 1955

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“Scuba diving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scuba%20diving. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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