How to Use depth in a Sentence

depth

noun
  • The boat sank to a depth of several hundred feet.
  • The pool has a depth of 12 feet.
  • Students will test the temperature of the water at different depths.
  • I began working at the factory during the depth of the Depression.
  • These fish typically live at depths of 500 feet or more.
  • The new species was found in depths ranging from about 16 feet to about 65 feet.
    Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
  • But the more pressing issue at this point is the depth.
    Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The belief is in their depth, their chemistry and the system.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2023
  • There’s so much more depth to the characters, to the plot, to the storyline.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 17 June 2023
  • And of course, the lemon flavor sings, with more depth than a standard lemon loaf.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 July 2023
  • The depth of their relationship unfurls over the course of the film.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2023
  • To find the maximum size, add the height, length, and depth of the bag together.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023
  • The pond is around 20 feet at its deepest, which is the depth at which her SUV was found, Kreis said.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Fill a small saucepan with tap water to a depth of 2 inches.
    Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Everyone in the Rose Bowl felt the sickening churn in the depths of our guts.
    Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
  • O’Dell is a walk-on who rose to backup QB on last season’s depth chart.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Stover’s drums and Brown’s fiddle play to a tempo that matches the depth of Smith’s voice.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The sensors in Spain and France saw depth measurements greater than 0.5.
    Julia Musto, Fox News, 29 June 2023
  • The quiet of the ride is amplified by the depth the defeat has rendered.
    Stephen Borelli, USA TODAY, 22 July 2023
  • His cooking style is to build a lot of depth and layers in dishes.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2023
  • The bass depth sounds rich and full at moderate levels.
    PCMAG, 5 Feb. 2024
  • While the Ravens have depth concerns at some positions, tight end isn’t one of them.
    Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 27 Aug. 2023
  • The earthquake occurred at a depth of roughly four miles, the USGA said.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Pour oil into a heavy-bottomed pot to a depth of about 4 inches.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Emerald and forest green shades are perfect for adding depth and drama to the eyes.
    Sheilla Mamona, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2023
  • That depth has allowed the Renegades to score 128 points in two games this postseason.
    Kat Cornetta, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023
  • After searching 99% of the lake to a depth of 5 feet, the search team is bringing in a sonar expert to go deeper, Sharpe said.
    Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 17 Nov. 2023
  • The rest of the incoming members of the Big 12 have bolstered their rosters with transfers, hoping to catch up with the depth in the rest of the league too.
    Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 July 2023
  • Crum, who played in three games as a freshman before being injured, was third on the depth chart.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024
  • All are designed to help guests embrace their wild side in the depths of the Indonesian wilderness.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024

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