Diver
/ˈdaɪvər/
Definitions
2 meaningsA person who goes underwater, often for recreation or work.
/ˈdaɪvər/
A person who dives.
The scuba diver explored the shipwreck.
💡 Simply: A diver is someone who goes underwater! Like when you see someone jumping into a pool or exploring under the sea.
👶 For kids: A diver is someone who goes swimming underwater!
More Examples
The professional diver inspected the underwater pipeline.
Several divers were searching for the lost object.
How It's Used
"The divers explored the coral reef."
"Underwater welders are specialized divers."
A person or thing that moves downward or descends.
/ˈdaɪvər/
A person who dives.
The stock market experienced a sharp diver.
💡 Simply: A diver can also be something that goes down quickly, like when a plane goes down, or prices fall.
👶 For kids: A diver can mean something that goes down really fast!
More Examples
The plane executed a steep diver to avoid the storm.
The skier performed a breathtaking diver down the slope.
How It's Used
"Stock market divers cause anxiety."
"The pilot initiated the dive for the air show."
Idioms & expressions
take a dive
To intentionally lose a game or competition.
"The boxer was accused of taking a dive."
From Middle English *divour*, from Old French *diveur*, from *diver* 'to dive', from Latin *divertere* 'to turn aside'.
Historically, the term 'diver' has been used to describe individuals who perform a variety of tasks underwater, ranging from pearl divers to military personnel.
Memory tip
Think of a person bravely going *down* into the water to explore the unknown.