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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Spain's government has also deployed its army and sent extra forces, including diver teams and Maritime Service vessels, to Ceuta. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Divers Alert Network, a nonprofit focused on diving safety, advises swimmers and divers to avoid wearing shiny jewelry in areas where barracudas are present. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 The La Jolla Underwater Park and Ecological Reserve draws kayakers who come to explore sea caves on kayak tours, and SCUBA divers should make their way toward the two underwater canyons. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 The danger inside the Devil's Mouth cave system becomes clear when Ryan (Harrison Luna), the diver who spoke with Sara before the group entered the caves, is attacked by the shark. — Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for diver

Word History

First Known Use

1511, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of diver was in 1511

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