snor·kel·ing
ˈsnȯr-k(ə-)liŋ 
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or less commonly snorkelling
: the activity of swimming with the face submerged while using a snorkel
… he took his time carefully fitting kids with goggles for snorkeling.—
Dawn Stutzman
Dawn StutzmanWe arrived at the island, and realized we had a day of all the food, alcohol, kayaking, snorkelling, palm trees, hammocks and adventure we could handle.—Olga Brighton
Olga Brightonsnorkeling gear
a snorkeling trip
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Air Mail, 29 Mar. 2025
Where is the best place to go snorkeling and diving?
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Nearby Sunrise Pier has ample fishing and snorkeling opportunities, and sunrise yoga sessions are available for guests every Friday morning.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
And the snorkeling can be second to none, especially in the crystal clear waters throughout the Caribbean Coast.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Birthday: Sailing with loved ones, snorkeling, seeing dolphins play, snoozing in the sun, and lunch.
—Air Mail, 29 Mar. 2025
Where is the best place to go snorkeling and diving?
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Nearby Sunrise Pier has ample fishing and snorkeling opportunities, and sunrise yoga sessions are available for guests every Friday morning.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
And the snorkeling can be second to none, especially in the crystal clear waters throughout the Caribbean Coast.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Snorkeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snorkeling. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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