noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

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

Someone who dives, especially underwater, whether for sport or work.

"The divers searched the wreck for survivors."

A type of diving waterbird, also called a loon.

"A pair of divers nested by the loch."

How to use diver

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person (or bird) that dives, typically underwater.

Common pairings

scuba diver deep-sea diver professional diver

Word forms

divers plural

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Etymology

Formed from dive plus the agent suffix -er, "one who dives."

Synonyms

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loon plunger frogman underwater diver

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Rhymes for diver

liver river giver fiver quiver driver waiver sliver shiver Oliver deliver upriver

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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