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snorkeling

American  
[snawr-kuh-ling] / ˈsnɔr kə lɪŋ /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of snorkeling

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

Example Sentences

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Well, wouldn’t you go snorkeling around a solemn mass entombment if you got the chance, too?

From Slate • May 16, 2026

But that also covers snorkeling expeditions, kayaking excursions along the reef and guided stargazing quests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

I was more the play-along-the-shoreline kind of kid who would rather build sand castles and look for seashells than join my sister and mom snorkeling among the seagrass beds for what was to be dinner.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2024

“I know when I’m snorkeling or diving and a small boat goes overhead, it’s dizzying because the sound feels like it’s everywhere,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2024

She had just come out of the house with their snorkeling gear.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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