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 Titan, a 22-foot-long carbon fiber submersible, attempted to reach the wreckage of the Titanic ocean liner below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean in June 2023. — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

The submersible imploded on its 88th dive, killing all five on board who were on a deep-sea voyage to the Titanic wreckage on June 18, 2023. — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 17 June 2026

Noun

The safety board has issued six recommendations to address the regulatory oversight, technical standards for submersibles, and the safety management deficiencies. — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 17 June 2026

From inside a small submersible, the Chinese researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses. — CBS News, 10 June 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