snorkeling

American  

[snawr-kuh-ling] / ˈsnɔr kə lɪŋ /

noun

1. the sport of swimming with a snorkel and face mask.

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Etymology

Origin of snorkeling

First recorded in 1945–50; snorkel + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Sea Maui, a whale watching and snorkeling tour company, frequently took snorkelers to the Mala Wharf reef in the past, where they would often see turtles and sometimes monk seals.

From Seattle Times

Now, with the help of submersible robots, large-scale eDNA monitoring of corals can be conducted without relying on direct observations during scientific scuba diving or snorkeling.

From Science Daily

Ms. Allen, 65, loved snorkeling and kayaking and was known for showing compassion to homeless residents.

From New York Times

The spat started when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted pictures on social media of himself walking and snorkeling in Lakshadweep, an Indian archipelago that looks nearly identical to islands in the Maldives.

From Seattle Times

Think of all the unique activities you can plan for your travel destination, whether that includes a snorkeling tour for the family, a guided museum tour, an ATV ride excursion or a day of ziplining.

From Seattle Times