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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

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

Away from the pitch, whenever her schedule allows, the 28-year-old spends time on her other hobbies - scuba diving, photography and collecting fossils.

From BBC • May 15, 2025

If Vern was ninety-five years old, he must have been scuba diving and teaching into his eighties.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen