B1nounsportwork
US/ˈdaɪ.vər/
UK/ˈdaɪ.və/
a person who swims underwater, often with special equipment, for sport or work
In context
The divers found an old ship at the bottom of the bay.
She works as a professional diver and inspects oil pipelines.
Experienced divers always check their air tanks before going down.
Words that go with diver
noun + noun
- scuba diverHe became a scuba diver at the age of fifteen.
- pearl diverPearl divers used to hold their breath for minutes.
adjective + noun
- experienced diverOnly an experienced diver should try this cave.
- professional diverA professional diver repaired the bridge supports.
- deep-sea diverThe deep-sea diver rose slowly to avoid getting sick.
noun + preposition
- a team of diversA team of divers searched the lake for two days.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My father is a diver; he drives a taxi.Correct: My father is a driver; he drives a taxi.