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Definition of snorkeling

snorkeling

/ˈsnɔːr.kəl.ɪŋ/
(UK: snorkelling)
snor · kel · ing
Past Simple:snorkeled
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Past Participle:snorkeled
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Present Participle:snorkeling
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snorkeling Lexical Profile

snorkeling Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American The recreational activity or sport of swimming on or near the surface of the water while equipped with a diving mask and a curved breathing tube called a snorkel.

Example

"The calm, crystal-clear waters of the lagoon make it an ideal destination for snorkeling and observing tropical fish."

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• verb

1

American To swim on or near the surface of the water while breathing through a snorkel.

Example

"They spent the entire afternoon snorkeling along the shallow coral reef."

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• Nearby Words

snorer
snorkel
snorkeler
snorkeling
snort
snot
snotrag

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the German word 'Schnorchel', meaning a breathing tube used by submarines during World War II, ultimately from a dialectal root meaning to snore or snort.

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