snorkel
4 synonyms for snorkel, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tube you hold in your mouth or fit to a diving mask so you can breathe while your face is underwater.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use snorkel
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mask and snorkel
go snorkeling
snorkel gear
Etymology
Borrowed from German Schnorchel, related to schnarchen ("to snore") — named for its resemblance to a nose, and possibly for the noise it makes.
Full origin of snorkel →Frequently asked questions
What does “snorkel” mean?
The word “snorkel” means a tube you hold in your mouth or fit to a diving mask so you can breathe while your face is underwater. In plain terms, a breathing tube for swimming face-down at the surface, or the act of swimming that way.
How do you use “snorkel” in a sentence?
Here is “snorkel” used in a sentence: “She grabbed a mask and snorkel to look at the coral reef.”
What part of speech is “snorkel”?
Depending on how it is used, “snorkel” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “snorkel” come from?
The word “snorkel” comes from German. Borrowed from German Schnorchel, related to schnarchen ("to snore") — named for its resemblance to a nose, and possibly for the noise it makes.
How many meanings does “snorkel” have?
“Snorkel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tube you hold in your mouth or fit to a diving mask so you can breathe while your face is underwater.
