snorkeling

[ snawr-kuh-ling ]

noun

1. the sport of swimming with a snorkel and face mask.

Word History and Origins

Origin of snorkeling¹

First recorded in 1945–50; snorkel + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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.

From Outside Online

I’ve taken a liking to river snorkeling as a different way to encounter wild steelhead.

From 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.

From Washington Post

Pack your snorkeling gear—the springs in northern Florida offer a unique diving experience.

From Outside Online

Nerd Cruise By Adam Rogers, Wired What 800 Nerds on a Cruise Ship Taught Me About Life, the Universe, and Snorkeling.

From The Daily Beast

Authorities now say the two likely never went snorkeling at all.

From The Daily Beast

In March, an American couple from Philadelphia photographed what looked like a skull during a snorkeling expedition.

From The Daily Beast

Idyllic beach, placid water, and coral reef make this a perfect place for snorkeling and swimming.

From Project Gutenberg

Hanauma Bay—This idyllic tropical beach is a public park, just perfect for snorkeling, swimming and picnicking.

From Project Gutenberg

There's nothing that's more fun than snorkeling around the reefs.

From Project Gutenberg