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

Since the submersible’s implosion over two years ago, the industry has spent time reflecting on the importance of nailing down a standard across the board, Kohnen said. —Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025

Investigators found the submersible’s design, certification, maintenance and inspection process were all inadequate. —Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025

Noun

In a tiny, high-tech submersible sunk deeper than the height of Mount Everest, scientists have discovered a flourishing ecosystem some 30,000 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean. —Jackson Peck, NBC news, 31 July 2025

The report includes 17 safety recommendations to help strengthen supervision of submersibles, improve coordination among federal agencies and bridge gaps in international maritime rules. —Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025

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