diving suit

noun

: a waterproof suit with a removable helmet that is worn by a diver who is supplied with air pumped through a tube

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The claustrophobic perspective from inside the diving suit will force the audience into feeling trapped with our lead character and experience her emotional journey. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025 City Deep-Sea Explorer Submarine Kit Everything builders age 7 and up need to have an underwater adventure is in this cool Lego set, which includes a deep-sea submarine, drone, diving suit, and six explorers. — Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024

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First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of diving suit was in 1908

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