snorkeling

[ snawr-kuh-ling ]

/ ˈsnɔr kə lɪŋ /

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noun

the sport of swimming with a snorkel and face mask.

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Origin of snorkeling

First recorded in 1945–50; snorkel + -ing¹

Words nearby snorkeling

snoozefest, Snoqualmie, Snoqualmie Falls, snore, snorkel, snorkeling, Snorri Sturluson, snort, snorter, snot, snotnosed

How to use snorkeling in a sentence

The county-owned Papalaua Wayside Park, on the west shore of Maui, has good snorkeling and is right off Honoapiilani Highway on the way to Lahaina.
The Best Free Campsites in All 50 States|mturner|July 28, 2022|Outside Online
I’ve taken a liking to river snorkeling as a different way to encounter wild steelhead.
Why I’m Not Fishing the Grande Ronde River This Year|abarronian|October 16, 2021|Outside Online
The replanted corals have already attracted marine life to the lagoon, and guests at the hotel can sign up for workshops and snorkeling tours led by a Reefscapers marine biologist.
Locals are working to restore coral reefs in beloved travel destinations. You can help.|Sunny Fitzgerald|September 30, 2021|Washington Post
Pack your snorkeling gear—the springs in northern Florida offer a unique diving experience.
The 15 Best Off-Roading Destinations in the U.S.|Outside Editors|June 16, 2021|Outside Online

Nerd Cruise By Adam Rogers, Wired What 800 Nerds on a Cruise Ship Taught Me About Life, the Universe, and Snorkeling.
The Daily Beast’s Best Longreads, Dec 22-28, 2014|William Boot|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Authorities now say the two likely never went snorkeling at all.
Aruba Murder Mystery Deepens|Barbie Latza Nadeau|August 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST
In March, an American couple from Philadelphia photographed what looked like a skull during a snorkeling expedition.
Natalee Holloway: Is the Bone in Aruba Hers?|Barbie Latza Nadeau|November 19, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Idyllic beach, placid water, and coral reef make this a perfect place for snorkeling and swimming.
Oahu Traveler's guide|Bill Gleasner
Hanauma Bay—This idyllic tropical beach is a public park, just perfect for snorkeling, swimming and picnicking.
Oahu Traveler's guide|Bill Gleasner
There's nothing that's more fun than snorkeling around the reefs.
The Wailing Octopus|Harold Leland Goodwin

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