diver

noun

div·​er ˈdī-vər How to pronounce diver (audio)
1
: one that dives
2
a
: a person who stays underwater for long periods by having air supplied from the surface or by carrying a supply of compressed air
b
: any of various birds that obtain food by diving in water
especially : loon

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Photos show two of these shark sightings, which included an encounter by a SCUBA diver caught on video and a catch made by a local fisherman. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025 Before entering, divers participate in a small ceremony to ask permission, honoring the cultural significance of these spaces. Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 In 2008, the Modesto City Council passed an ordinance that allows police to charge dumpster divers with a misdemeanor office, a $500 citation or both. Fernanda Galan, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2025 These large wearables, built around an underwater computer, featured hydrophones to detect and record dolphin vocalizations, speakers to play artificial whistles in the water, and a specialized interface that divers could use underwater. New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for diver

Word History

First Known Use

1506, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of diver was in 1506

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“Diver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diver. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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