submersible

1 of 2

adjective

sub·​mers·​ible səb-ˈmər-sə-bəl 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, now sailing two sleek 270-passenger yachts capable of polar cruising, debuts 270-passenger Scenic Ikon with two helicopters, a submersible, and 15 dining venues in April 2028. — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Further analysis doubtless awaits, after the semi-submersible hauler vessel — so called because its deck goes underwater beneath heavy floating payloads, then rises up with them on board — arrives in Texas. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Noun

Expedition thrills include submersibles, sea kayaks and Zodiacs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

The safety board has issued six recommendations to address the regulatory oversight, technical standards for submersibles, and the safety management deficiencies. — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1807, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1900, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for submersible

• dispersible
• reversible
• irreversible
• reimbursable
• nonreimbursable

Kids Definition

submersible

1 of 2 adjective

sub·​mers·​ible səb-ˈmər-sə-bəl 

: capable of being submerged

submersible pumps

submersible

2 of 2 noun

: something that is submersible

especially : submarine entry 2 sense 1