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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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 27 July 2025
The resort offers guests boat transportation to and from the island throughout the day, along with beach chairs and cabanas, gear for water sports and snorkeling, and a bar and grill serving up beachside fare all day.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
This private island reserve has sandy beaches, a lagoon with snorkeling, plus a restaurant, food trucks, and plenty of bars.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
Recreational diving, snorkeling and fishing contribute to the total tourism value of the coral reef, estimated at $1.1 billion a year, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
—Rafe Pomerance, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2025
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Noun
Pass your pre-shower hours with birding, paddling, or lake snorkeling.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 27 July 2025
The resort offers guests boat transportation to and from the island throughout the day, along with beach chairs and cabanas, gear for water sports and snorkeling, and a bar and grill serving up beachside fare all day.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
This private island reserve has sandy beaches, a lagoon with snorkeling, plus a restaurant, food trucks, and plenty of bars.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
Recreational diving, snorkeling and fishing contribute to the total tourism value of the coral reef, estimated at $1.1 billion a year, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
—Rafe Pomerance, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2025
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 6 Aug. 2025.
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