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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Its shallow lagoon is the best spot for snorkeling. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026 For something a bit more active, set sail on the Lady Grace for reef snorkeling. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026 Along with fishing, visitors can go swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and camping. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026 The Exuma Cays are popular for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for snorkeling

Word History

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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