scuba diving

noun

1. the activity or recreation of diving or exploring underwater through use of a scuba device.

Other Word Forms

• scuba diver noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of scuba diving¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Tourism to the Philippines accounts for almost 10 percent of the country's GDP, mainly generated from people seeking sand, sea, surf and scuba diving.

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The newest version of Sora adds sound effects and dialogue to videos, depicting Olympic gymnastic routines, scuba diving and other activities.

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Away from the pitch, whenever her schedule allows, the 28-year-old spends time on her other hobbies - scuba diving, photography and collecting fossils.

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"We all like gaming," says Mr Boutflour, "and scuba diving is good training for working in space."

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It’s waterproof and perfect for underwater adventures like scuba diving.

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