Definition

A person who swims underwater using a snorkel, which is a tube that allows them to breathe while their face is in the water.

Example

The snorkeler explored the colorful coral reefs during their vacation.

Conversation

I saw a snorkeler exploring the reef yesterday at the beach.

That sounds amazing! Did you get to watch them for long?

Yeah, it was really cool to see how they moved through the water.

I love watching snorkelers; it makes me want to try it myself!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Snorkeler → It is formed from "snorkel" (a word of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the dialectal English word 'snorkel', meaning to breathe through a tube) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A snorkeler is a person who uses a snorkel to breathe while swimming underwater.

Memory Tip

Think of someone using a tube to 'breathe' while swimming — that's what a snorkeler does.

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