diver
DEYE-vuh
Diver (noun) means someone who dives, especially underwater, whether for sport or work. Example: “The divers searched the wreck for survivors.”
noun
1
Someone who dives, especially underwater, whether for sport or work.
"A passerby noticed the man's body protruding from the water at about 9 p.m. and Boston and Metropolitan police divers were called to the scene."
— , Body Found Near the Fenway (1979)
"The divers searched the wreck for survivors."
2
A type of diving waterbird, also called a loon.
"A pair of divers nested by the loch."
How to use diver
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person (or bird) that dives, typically underwater.
Common pairings
scuba diver
deep-sea diver
professional diver
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Word forms
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Etymology
Formed from dive plus the agent suffix -er, "one who dives."
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What does “diver” mean?
The word “diver” means someone who dives, especially underwater, whether for sport or work. In plain terms, a person (or bird) that dives, typically underwater.
How do you pronounce “diver”?
“Diver” is pronounced DEYE-vuh (/ˈdaɪ̯və(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “diver” in a sentence?
Here is “diver” used in a sentence: “The divers searched the wreck for survivors.”
What part of speech is “diver”?
“Diver” is a noun.
Is “diver” a common word?
“Diver” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “diver” have?
“Diver” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who dives, especially underwater, whether for sport or work.
