diver

[ dahy-ver ]

noun

1. a person or thing that dives.
2. a person who makes a business of diving, as for pearl oysters or to examine sunken vessels.
3. British. a loon.
4. any of several other birds noted for their skill in diving.

diver

/ ˈdaɪvə /

noun

1. a person or thing that dives
2. a person who works or explores underwater
3. Also calledloom any aquatic bird of the genus Gavia, family Gaviidae, and order Gaviiformes of northern oceans, having a straight pointed bill, small wings, and a long body: noted for swiftness and skill in swimming and diving US and Canadian nameloon
4. any of various other diving birds
5. slang.
   soccer a player who pretends to have been tripped or impeded by an opposing player in order to win a free kick or penalty

Word History and Origins

Origin of diver¹

First recorded in 1500–10; dive + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The twilight zone is too deep for divers to reach and explore, adding to the allure of this species.

From Los Angeles Times

But a sixth person, described only as a male adult, was reported missing and later found inside the overturned vessel by a rescue diver.

From Los Angeles Times

River searches had taken place since Ms Taylor was reported missing on 1 October, including the use of divers and specialist sonar equipment.

From BBC

Witnesses at the scene said that the Coastguard helicopter and an air ambulance had also been sent and police divers were seen in the water.

From BBC

Some are surfers, and there's a few cold-water swimmers and a sky diver.

From BBC

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