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scuba diving

American  

noun

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


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Etymology

Origin of scuba diving

First recorded in 1960–65

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She said that he came off to her as “put-together,” a driven businessman and committed father who enjoyed hiking and scuba diving.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 25, 2026

In the weeks before his death, Wright had shared videos on Instagram which showed him scuba diving and riding motorbikes in Phuket.

From BBC Mar. 19, 2026

Casino Point — the region where Alvarez was diving — is a popular location for scuba diving enthusiasts.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 26, 2026

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.

From Barron's Oct. 25, 2025

Kyle stared at all the kids blasting through outer space, flinging catapults of fire at castle walls, or scuba diving with dolphins on the glowing game screens surrounding him.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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