scuba diving
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of scuba diving
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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He soon began teaching scuba diving there and started the field-collecting that ultimately led to his career in African art.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
The bodies of two Italians who drowned in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives last week have been brought to the surface, local officials have told the BBC.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
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
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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