noun

diving

DEYE-vihng

noun

The sport of jumping into water, often with acrobatic movements.

"She won a bronze medal in the 10-metre platform diving event."

The activity of going underwater to explore, work, or observe marine life, usually with breathing equipment.

"They went diving on the coral reef during their holiday."

In football and similar sports, faking a fall to try to win an undeserved foul or penalty.

"The striker was booked for diving inside the penalty area."

How to Use Diving

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishJumping or descending into water — as a sport, a leisure activity, or (in football slang) faking being fouled.

Common pairings

scuba diving diving board booked for diving

divings plural

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