snorkeling

noun
UK: /ˈsnɔːkəlɪŋ/
US: /ˈsnɔːrkəlɪŋ/

  1. Swimming near the surface of the water using a snorkel and mask.

    1. We went snorkeling in the clear blue sea.
    2. The reefs are perfect for snorkeling, so we saw many colorful fish.

Synonyms

swimming
snorkeling verb

  1. To swim near the surface of the water using a snorkel and mask.

    1. I love snorkeling because it's so relaxing.
    2. Many tourists spend their days snorkeling in the shallow waters.
snorkeling adjective

  1. Relating to the activity of swimming near the surface of the water with a snorkel.

    1. The snorkeling gear was surprisingly affordable.
    2. She packed her snorkeling equipment for the tropical vacation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "snorkeling" is /ˈsnɔːkəlɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈsnɔːrkəlɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "snorkeling": swimming.

Example usage of "snorkeling": "We went snorkeling in the clear blue sea.". More examples on the page.