scuba-dive

American  

[skoo-buh-dahyv] / ˈsku bəˌdaɪv /

Also scuba dive,

verb (used without object)

scuba-dived, scuba-dove, scuba-dived, scuba-diving

1. to descend and swim underwater using a scuba device.

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Etymology

Origin of scuba-dive

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Visitors can scuba dive in the world’s deepest pool or ski inside a mega mall where penguins play in freshly made snow.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2023

Paddle, sail, swim, water ski, row, wakeboard, scuba dive, whitewater kayak, windsurf, kiteboard.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2023

He is now a member of a handful of military groups such as Paradox Sports and Higher Ground, which meet weekly or monthly to rock climb, scuba dive, surf and hike.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2022

Since then researchers, hobby divers and photographers have gone out to scuba dive at night and observe these nocturnal creatures.

From Scientific American • Jun. 8, 2022

Ayn said she would scuba dive the Great Barrier Reef until she either ran out of air or got eaten by a great white.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman