free diving

noun

, Chiefly British.

1. skin diving.

Other Words From

• free diver noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of free diving¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

In his inspiring new reality series, “Orlando Bloom: To the Edge,” the actor takes risks and tests his limits by training for and participating in three extreme sports, wingsuiting, free diving and rock climbing.

From Salon

Bloom trains for weeks with professionals who teach him skydiving, and he practices a breathing technique for free diving called a “death table.”

From Salon

What made you decide “I want to go wingsuiting, free diving and rock climbing, and I want to record my experiences?”

From Salon

Ms Satzger is part of various WhatsApp groups with other digital nomads who go free diving, hiking and surfing together in their spare time.

From BBC

Hollenback floated on the swaying surface to regulate her breathing before free diving into the murky depths toward the seafloor.

From Seattle Times