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scuba diving

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noun

  1. the activity or recreation of diving or exploring underwater through use of a scuba device.


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Etymology

Origin of scuba diving

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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In his post about his gap year and his scuba diving plans, Brittin also wrote that he loves to "learn and try new things".

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Let’s say my friends and I want to go scuba diving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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

The newest version of Sora adds sound effects and dialogue to videos, depicting Olympic gymnastic routines, scuba diving and other activities.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025

Nobody would make up scuba diving to be their favorite hobby if it wasn’t so.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson

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