freediving
noun
the sport or activity of diving without the aid of breathing apparatus
freediver
-
a word derived from
freediving.
Example Sentences
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We first delve into the life of a haenyeo, a traditional female freediver on Jeju Island.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2025
“It’s definitely unfortunate and was a really awful situation,” said Cameron Gregg, a freediver and spearfisherman who has made about 30 trips to the region over the past decade.
From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2024
We are told about champion freediver Natalia Molchanova, presumed dead after diving in Ibiza in 2015.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2023
Czech freediver David Vencl set his second Guinness world record Tuesday after plunging 170.9 feet through a hole in the ice into Lake Sils in Switzerland.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 15, 2023
The aquatic evening will be hosted by Fred Buyle, a freediver who will do some dancing with the sharks, which is apparently a safe thing to do.
From Time ● Mar. 30, 2016
