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
Dawn StutzmanWe 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
Olga Brightonsnorkeling gear
a snorkeling trip
Examples of snorkeling in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebJessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 June 2024
Participants must have their own snorkeling gear and know how to swim.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2024
The Brownstone Adventure Sports Park in Portland has zip line rides that splash down into the water, swimming, snorkeling, cliff jumping, wakeboarding and kayaking.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2024
This World Ocean Day, plan a beach getaway to one of these reef cleanups or educational snorkeling excursions.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2024
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Noun
In addition to music, the concert vacation features an array of sports activities, games, pool parties, wellness activities, and more, with previous years’ activities including ATVs, zip lines, snorkeling, beach volleyball, and a pickleball tournament.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 June 2024
Participants must have their own snorkeling gear and know how to swim.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2024
The Brownstone Adventure Sports Park in Portland has zip line rides that splash down into the water, swimming, snorkeling, cliff jumping, wakeboarding and kayaking.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2024
This World Ocean Day, plan a beach getaway to one of these reef cleanups or educational snorkeling excursions.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for snorkeling
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“Snorkeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snorkeling. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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