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

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The almost 27-minute-long trailer features a whirlwind of gameplay to expect at launch in November, including car chases, heists, and robberies, plus various side missions such as scuba diving, weightlifting, and maybe even backyard wrestling. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 Located northeast of Seattle and carved by glacial ice, the 50-mile-long lake boasts everything from boating and fishing to birdwatching, scuba diving, camping, and more, according to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 Her daughter, who is an animal lover, has learned about marine creatures by scuba diving and going on submarine rides on their trips. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Also consider exploring the Keys’ underwater world with a scuba diving or snorkeling excursion to Looe Key Reef. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scuba diving

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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