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submarine 1 of 2

adjective

ˈsəb-mə-ˌrēn How to pronounce submarine (audio)
Definition of submarinenext
as in underwater
living, lying, or occurring below the surface of the water the submarine fossils that are to be found in coral reefs

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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

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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
This is where the submarine becomes more like a miniature artificial ecosystem. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026 Hidden in Pursuit’s bowels are two custom submarines, built for expedition trips whose destinations range from Antarctica (Pursuit meets PC6 Polar Class standards) to warmer climes like the Kimberley in Australia. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for submarine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
  1. underwater
  2. torpedo
  3. aquatic
  4. hero
  5. sub
Adjective
  • Researchers believe volcanic activity triggered an underwater landslide and caused a large chunk of Anak Krakatau’s southwest slope to collapse and displace a large volume of water.
    — Tatan Syuflana, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The government razed or burned its buildings to keep them from becoming underwater hazards in the lake.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of underwater
Noun
  • Missiles and drones launched from corvettes can disable ships by hitting them above the surface, and torpedoes launched from submarines can sink them.
    — HOLMES LIAO, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But, given that the Republicans now control both houses of Congress and the Presidency, curbing Trump might require firing that torpedo.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of torpedo
Adjective
  • Researchers examined Lake Michigan water intake systems to monitor aquatic life.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • During my stay, afternoons included everything from salsa lessons and aqua aerobics to aquatic Olympics and, yes, bingo.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of aquatic
Noun
  • Slovan Bratislava, managed by the former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, were hit for six in the French capital as Ferran Torres, Spain’s World Cup final hero, marked his Champions League debut for PSG with three goals.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Every hero’s journey requires major movement, and in 2000, Rosales boarded a plane bound for New York.
    — Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of hero
Noun
  • Presented in collaboration with Cinématographe, a new sub-label from Vinegar Syndrome that seeks to fill gaps in the canon of American cinema.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Earlier, two mathematicians rushed out work solving crucial sub-questions, with one, Tristan Buckmaster, accusing OpenAI of muscling in on their work.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026
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