- plural of diver.
divers
Americanadjective
pronoun
determiner
Etymology
Origin of divers
1200–50; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin dīversus diverse
Vocabulary lists containing divers
Example Sentences
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Divers would have to swim down every few days to maintain the sound system, EDF says, a risky endeavor that might cost human lives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
His wife Danielle "wasn't happy" when he told her, so he contacted Bedford Scuba Divers to ask for their help.
From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025
Malibu’s scenic beaches, now contaminated with heavy metals and debris from the wildfire, usually attract customers to Roxanne Jensen’s souvenir shop, Blue Malibu, located a few doors down from Malibu Divers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2025
Divers scoured the water and deployed sonar scanners to search for Daniel until nightfall.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025
Divers harvesting sponges on the ocean floor using only a hollow reed to breathe through remained a prime industry on the Greek islands.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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