divers

[ dahy-verz ]

adjective

1. several; various; sundry:

   divers articles.

pronoun

1. (used with a plural verb) an indefinite number more than one:

   He chose divers of them, who were asked to accompany him.

divers

/ ˈdaɪvəz /

determiner

1. archaic.
   1. various; sundry; some
   2. ( as pronoun; functioning as plural )

      divers of them

Word History and Origins

Origin of divers¹

1200–50; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin dīversus diverse

Word History and Origins

Origin of divers¹

C13: from Old French, from Latin dīversus turned in different directions; see divert

Example Sentences

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

The Lifeguard Division also have divers searching the ocean, he added.

From Los Angeles Times

It added that divers from the Samoan Ministry of Resources and Natural Environment had also "observed damage to the reef where the collision occurred".

From BBC

Furthermore, EDF says the speakers would need to be maintained by divers working in the dark, at depth, in a risky location.

From BBC