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

Such vessels are called narco submarines, semi-submersible craft used to ship narcotics across sea waters. —Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026

To this end, the submersible will likely be used for luxury underwater tourism or the plaything of the superrich. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026

Noun

Exploring the depths in style As for its speed, 10 knots may not sound very fast, but for submersibles, that is very hasty indeed. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026

Engineers at the China Ship Scientific Research Center (CSSRC) in Wuxi, northwest of Shanghai, have announced plans for the country's next tourism destination, expecting commercial launch of affordable trips on these new submersibles by 2030. —New Atlas, 27 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