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Definition of snorkeler

snorkeler

/ˈsnɔːr.kəl.ɚ/
(UK: snorkeller)
snor · kel · er
Plural:snorkelers
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• noun

1

American A person who swims near the surface of the water equipped with a diving mask, fins, and a breathing tube called a snorkel.

Example

"The curious sea turtle glided calmly past the snorkeler exploring the shallow coral reef."

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• Nearby Words

snore
snorer
snorkel
snorkeler
snorkeling
snort
snot

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century from 'snorkel' (borrowed from the German 'Schnorchel', originally a naval slang term for a submarine breathing tube derived from a Low German dialect word meaning 'to snort') plus the English agent suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snorkeler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snorkeler
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