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

The , or , is equipped with a manned submersible to collect deep-sea samples, including organisms and sediments. —Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025

The platform could host deep-sea sensors, environmental monitoring equipment, and autonomous submersible vehicles. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025

Noun

Its scientists and engineers developed prototypes of submersibles and machines that can mine as well as survey the ocean floor. —Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025

Although cruise lines Viking, Seabourn, and Quark Expeditions offer submersibles or helicopters on some of their expedition ships, Scenic is the only line with both on board. —Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 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