scuba diving
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of scuba diving
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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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
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
It’s waterproof and perfect for underwater adventures like scuba diving.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024
She felt like she used to when she was scuba diving with her father, and he would wipe her mask for her underwater.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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