free diver

American  

[free dahyv-er] / ˈfri ˈdaɪv ər /

noun

plural

free divers

1. a person who swims underwater without using breathing equipment, such as scuba gear, often at significant depths or for significant periods of time.

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Example Sentences

Alex Dawson has been named Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024, for his image of a free diver examining the aftermath of whaling.

From BBC

A closer connection might be to Kimi Werner, a free diver who grew up on Maui.

From New York Times

Until his next move, he plans to use that free diver discipline to counter the anxieties of living in China.

From Seattle Times

“This is unlike anything ever done before,” says Kirk Krack, the professional free diver and coach who trained actors, stunt performers and crew for months leading up to the “Avatar” shoot.

From Los Angeles Times

A chance meeting on a shared flight years earlier had given Krack, a veteran free diver who worked on the 2009 documentary “The Cove,” the opportunity to introduce himself to Cameron.

From Los Angeles Times