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scuba diver

American  
[skoo-buh dahyv-er] / ˈsku bə ˈdaɪv ər /

noun

scuba divers plural
  1. a person who swims underwater using scuba equipment, especially as an occupation or hobby.


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She lives in Miami, where she is an avid sailor and scuba diver.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 11, 2026

He became a certified open water scuba diver at 13 and obtained his advanced open water certification later that year.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 26, 2024

A scuba diver was in critical condition Friday afternoon, after the Seattle Fire Department received a distress call about a diver at Magnuson Park swimming beach.

From Seattle Times Apr. 26, 2024

By 12, Fisher was certified as a professional grade scuba diver and had earned the title of world’s youngest scuba magician, which is a recognized diving specialty.

From New York Times Jan. 12, 2024

The girl is turning herself into a doggone scuba diver.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

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