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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 is a volunteer scuba diver at the Georgia Aquarium, where his work includes "a few different things" such as cleaning exhibits, according to the institution.

From BBC Mar. 13, 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 judge’s varied interests — he is an accomplished cellist and was a scuba diver at the Georgia Aquarium — should also provide relief from the stress of a long legal case.

From Seattle Times Sep. 24, 2023

All of a sudden the tears start flowing, and Mrs. Ruiz and Mrs. Caldwell are escorting Stephanie, the sad scuba diver, out the doors and to the locker room.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

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