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

Simply put, a torpedo is effectively a small, unmanned submersible – a kind of hybrid of a mini-submarine and a missile, designed to attack both submarines and surface ships. —James Dwyer, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026

The disaster, fueled by the inadequate design and maintenance of the submersible and failed safety protocols, was preventable, a Coast Guard report released last year concluded. —Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026

Noun

The submersible brought back more than 528 specimens. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026

During a 43-minute stay near the bottom, the submersible covered approximately 650 meters in a straight line, capturing high-quality imagery throughout. —Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 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