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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
The focus will be on driving the expansion of a submarine manufacturing and assembly facility that is expected to create 450 new permanent jobs. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 Saab, whose products range from Gripen fighter jets and submarines to missiles and advanced electronics, has seen exponential order growth since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for submarine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
  1. underwater
  2. torpedo
  3. aquatic
  4. hero
  5. sub
Adjective
  • For more than two decades, its streets and structures were preserved in underwater silence, only emerging from obscurity in the early 2000s, when the waters surrounding it began to recede.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
  • By providing real-time diagnostics and predictive maintenance data, the technology is expected to improve mission readiness, reduce maintenance downtime and enhance overall platform reliability during extended underwater operations.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
Definition of underwater
Noun
  • Its Virginia Payload Module gives it a large and well-defined cruise-missile capacity, while its torpedo tubes can launch Mk 48 heavyweight torpedoes.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • The company makes radar and electronic warfare systems, as well as torpedo defense countermeasures.
    — Lee Ying Shan,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Definition of torpedo
Adjective
  • About 60,000 acres of the swamp are shallow, watery prairies covered with grass, sedges and other aquatic plants rooted in thick beds of peat.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • The kids' spaces at Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya comprise an oceanfront pool and large aquatic playground, sweeping outdoor jungle gym, and whimsical two-story indoor club with a rundown of activities that thoughtfully integrate Mayan culture.
    — Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026
Definition of aquatic
Noun
  • Ospreay tells Omega not to play the hero and to tag him in if needed, with Omega returning the sentiment.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • But the unexpected hero of the night was Preston Plambeck, a homegrown player who came off the bench and scored the game-winning goal in the 87th minute, finishing off a rebound for his first MLS goal.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of hero
Noun
  • These examples are meant to convey the richness of the movie podcast genre, and also to reinforce the unique skill of the podcasting to reach into sub-genres like vampire movies and cultivate a small yet enthusiastic audience.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The thrilling action series follows an unassuming bank manager and single dad named Kim (So Ji-sub).
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 27 July 2026
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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