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

In the same submersible dive, the crew discovered Paraliparis em, or the sleek snailfish. —Lauren Liebhaber september 8, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025

From scientists to submersible crew, pilots, teachers, child care personnel, or even local surf instructors, the YS 53 model that Emotional is built on emphasizes guest comfort and practical upkeep in all cabins and leisure/work areas. —Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Noun

This marked the first time two distinct unmanned submersibles were deployed from a single Chinese research vessel. —Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2025

Police used a submersible to search the waters for hours, eventually locating Mayar's body and sending a dive team to recover him from the water. —Austin Mullen, NBC news, 18 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