Synonyms of submarine

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adjective

ˈsəb-mə-ˌrēn 

as in underwater

living, lying, or occurring below the surface of the water

the submarine fossils that are to be found in coral reefs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• underwater
• aquatic
• submerged
• sunken
• oceanic
• undersea
• deepwater
• deep-sea
• deep
• abyssal
• abysmal

submarine

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noun

as in torpedo

a large sandwich on a long split roll

always orders a roast beef submarine with the works

Synonyms & Similar Words

• torpedo
• hero
• sub
• hoagie
• grinder
• Italian sandwich
• Cuban sandwich
• po'boy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of submarine

Adjective

Deep Blue Sea—Learn about our oceans while on submarine Sea Lab Alpha with underwater explorers Marina and Reef. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024

Known as an innovator in the grocery business, Violante enhanced the experience at Holiday Market with an in-store bakery, freshly made submarine sandwiches, and beers from around the world, according to his family obituary. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024

Noun

Navy officials said assembly would fall to Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia, where aircraft carriers and some submarines are made. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

According to Congressional Research Service data, the submarine can carry about 37 torpedo-sized weapons, including Tomahawk missiles and Mk 48 torpedoes, although the exact weapons carried during the deployment remain classified. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026