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

Examples of diver in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The divers photographed the remains to better understand their provenance before they are further eroded by the waves, according to a May 31 news release from Italy’s Superintendence of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024 The couple appeared together at E! events, with the Olympic diver tagging along once for the Venice Film Festival. Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024 And when traffic got heavy, the diver switched lanes, driving directly into oncoming cars. Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2024 Crews, using both divers and drones, will survey the 984-foot ship in the coming days and remove debris from the bow. Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for diver 

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Word History

First Known Use

1506, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 6 Jun. 2024.

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