scuba diving
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of scuba diving
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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Let’s say my friends and I want to go scuba diving.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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
East Berliners responded creatively—some took a newfound interest in scuba diving and mapped out underwater routes to freedom.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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