snor·kel·ing
ˈsnȯr-k(ə-)liŋ 
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or less commonly snorkelling
: the activity of swimming with the face submerged while using a snorkel
… he took his time carefully fitting kids with goggles for snorkeling.—
Dawn Stutzman
Dawn StutzmanWe arrived at the island, and realized we had a day of all the food, alcohol, kayaking, snorkelling, palm trees, hammocks and adventure we could handle.—Olga Brighton
Olga Brightonsnorkeling gear
a snorkeling trip
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Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Additionally, passengers can sign up for several on-island excursions like snorkeling, as well as bicycle and boat rentals.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Naval analysts note that snorkeling periods can expose submarines to detection because the intake mast and exhaust emissions create observable signatures.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Guided reef snorkeling and snorkeling safaris with nurse sharks and rays offer another close-up look at the area’s vibrant marine life.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
As the resort sits on the shores of a pristine white sand beach, water activities are an all-day and night affair (moonlight snorkeling is a thing here).
—Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Additionally, passengers can sign up for several on-island excursions like snorkeling, as well as bicycle and boat rentals.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Naval analysts note that snorkeling periods can expose submarines to detection because the intake mast and exhaust emissions create observable signatures.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Guided reef snorkeling and snorkeling safaris with nurse sharks and rays offer another close-up look at the area’s vibrant marine life.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for snorkeling
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“Snorkeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snorkeling. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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