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 his post about his gap year and his scuba diving plans, Brittin also wrote that he loves to "learn and try new things".
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 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
Nobody would make up scuba diving to be their favorite hobby if it wasn’t so.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
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