submersible

1 of 2

adjective

sub·​mers·​ible səb-ˈmər-sə-bəl How to pronounce submersible (audio)
: capable of being submerged

submersible

2 of 2

noun

: something that is submersible
especially : a usually small underwater craft used especially for deep-sea research

Examples of submersible in a Sentence

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Adjective
The newcomer will be capable of storing a helicopter, a submersible, a 43-foot tender, a 26-foot crew tender, two sailing catamarans, two dinghies, two Waverunners, and other dive gear and equipment. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 July 2024 The head of investigations for Transport Canada said in an update last week that investigators had determined the Titan submersible made as many as 29 dives between July 2021 and June 2023 – 10 in Canadian waters and 19 elsewhere. Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024
Noun
An hour and 45 minutes later, the submersible's support ship lost contact with it. Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024 Along with 75 crew, the yacht has a private marina with 260 feet of dock space—enough for 25 boats, submersibles, and toys. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for submersible 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1807, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of submersible was in 1807

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“Submersible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/submersible. Accessed 23 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

submersible

1 of 2 adjective
sub·​mers·​ible səb-ˈmər-sə-bəl How to pronounce submersible (audio)
: capable of being submerged
submersible pumps

submersible

2 of 2 noun
: something that is submersible

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