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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The divers ventured deep into the cave network, which opens at a depth of about 47 meters (154 feet) and drops to about 70 meters (230 feet) at its lowest point. Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 20 May 2026 While the temperatures have been warm, the FDNY said divers experienced rough surf during their search. Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 20 May 2026 Recreational snorkelers and divers are often the first to spot these changes. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026 Shareef said the identities of the two recovered divers are pending autopsies. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for diver

Word History

First Known Use

1511, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of diver was in 1511

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“Diver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diver. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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