scuba diving
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of scuba diving
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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She said that he came off to her as “put-together,” a driven businessman and committed father who enjoyed hiking and scuba diving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
A 64-year-old woman died Saturday morning after scuba diving at a popular location off the coast of Catalina Island.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2026
Tourism to the Philippines accounts for almost 10 percent of the country's GDP, mainly generated from people seeking sand, sea, surf and scuba diving.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2025
Away from the pitch, whenever her schedule allows, the 28-year-old spends time on her other hobbies - scuba diving, photography and collecting fossils.
From BBC ● May 15, 2025
I had the feeling of scuba diving through the ocean.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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