scuba diver
noun
a person who swims underwater using scuba equipment, especially as an occupation or hobby.
scuba divers
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pluralof scuba diver.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Sink down to the depths of the ocean in the Caribbean, where scuba divers can explore alongside a Sandals Resort marine biologist to hunt pesky, invasive lionfish.
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2026
As for Gulf countries, they do have demining scuba divers, the former navy officer said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 11, 2026
Jenny’s mother Pamela knew the name and had a picture of the boat as the couple, both experienced scuba divers, had contacted them when they arrived at the Red Sea.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2024
Late last month, the National Park Service announced that the spring population of the species had grown to 191, the highest in 25 years, according to a count conducted twice a year by scuba divers.
From New York Times ● May 9, 2024
Even the Sun would be invisible in the daytime; its light would be scattered and diffused over the whole sky—just as scuba divers see only a uniform enveloping radiance beneath the sea.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
