free diving

noun

Chiefly British.

1. skin diving.

Other Word Forms

• free diver noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of free diving¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

In season one, Hemsworth tackled physical and mental challenges designed to delay aging including free diving, fasting, stress training and walking along a crane 900 feet above the ground.

From BBC

“What You Should Know About Sharks” is not a peer-reviewed or co-authored piece of scientific research; it is a collection of information that Ramsey has attained over her years of free diving.

From Salon

Those who oppose Ramsey’s methods have valid complaints about how her pro-shark pageantry may influence those with less experience free diving.

From Salon

Wednesday evening, a group of four men departed from the Port of Long Beach to go free diving.

From Los Angeles Times

Free diving involves a person holding their breath for as long as possible while diving and swimming without the use of equipment such as scuba gear.

From Los Angeles Times