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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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Olympic diver Tom Daley presented the statuettes, known as the Golden Picante awards, to the honorees. Marc Malkin, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 And Rapala, maker of the floater-diver of the same name, has acquired an interest in 13 Fishing, also a rod and reel maker. Frank Sargeant, al, 21 July 2021 One diver told the New York Post that the vehicle's license plate matched that of Rodni's 2013 Honda CRV, which the California teen was driving before she was reported missing in early August after attending a party near Tahoe National Forest. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 Thankfully for her, a skilled diver with a passion for finding treasure came to her rescue. The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Aug. 2022 But one diver does perish, and his drowning is shown on camera. Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 One highly skilled Thai Navy diver, Saman Kunan, died during the mission, and another perished afterward from an infection sustained during the crisis. Kyle Smith, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 An experienced sky diver, Mr. Kelsay circled the capsule, shooting video of its movements from another camera on his helmet. New York Times, 7 Mar. 2022 Police rescue workers recover cocaine found near the body of a diver along the Hunter River in Newcastle, Australia, on Monday. Reuters, NBC News, 10 May 2022 See More

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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