snorkeling

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present participle of snorkel entry 2

snorkeling

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noun

snor·​kel·​ing ˈsnȯr-k(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce snorkeling (audio)
variants 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
We 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
snorkeling gear
a snorkeling trip

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Elsewhere, a gym can be set up on the deck each morning, or head out onto the water via water-ski, diving, snorkeling, or wakeboarding. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Visitors can spot dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, and rare birds while kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, or collecting seashells. — Kristin Granero, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2026 It was even surrounded by abundant coral wonderfully suited for snorkeling. — Roger Archibald, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026 Navigate the biodiverse backwaters of Choctawhatchee Bay or visit Destin, the perfect beach town for kiteboarding and snorkeling. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snorkeling

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First Known Use

Noun

1953, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snorkeling was in 1953

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“Snorkeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snorkeling. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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