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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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Lying on a sunbed, it can be easy to fantasise about quitting everything and retraining as a scuba diver instructor or yoga teacher, but Carr warns against a "knee-jerk reaction".

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 11, 2026

“They’re putting at risk the very thing they’re trying to sell,” said Rodrigo Castillo, a scuba diver and underwater photographer who has documented damage to the cenotes.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 29, 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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