dry suit

American  

noun

1. a close-fitting, double-layered synthetic garment worn by a scuba diver in especially cold water, protecting the skin from contact with water and having an internal, warming layer of air that can be added to in order to equalize pressure during descent.

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Etymology

Origin of dry suit

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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dry suit

Like little scuba divers, anoles maintain a "dry suit" of air underwater, which may help them retain some heat.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 5, 2024

Jeff Whitehouse — dressed in a neon green and black dry suit and life jacket — had the job of swimming close to 100 feet to reach her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2023

Whether renting or buying, dive shops can outfit you with all the equipment you will need: fins, mask, snorkel, tanks, regulator, dry suit, etc.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2022

Yes, Brown had the luxuries of modern river running, such as a personal flotation device and a dry suit.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 17, 2021

Despite the dry suit, he had long ago felt the chill of the water and knew that he had to find his way onto dry land soon.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz