: of, relating to, or occurring in the deeper parts of the sea
deep-sea fishing

Examples of deep-sea in a Sentence

chartered a boat to do some deep-sea fishing
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When Leah returns from a catastrophic deep-sea mission, Miri thinks her wife is finally back. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024 The quantitative risk-takers of the River and those who take physical risks—astronauts, deep-sea explorers, NFL players—have these traits in common. Nate Silver, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024 For example, large, wide-ranging species like reef sharks are vital in nutrient cycling, bringing deep-sea nutrients up to shallow waters, thus sustaining coral reefs. Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Known for its deep-sea fishing, Manzanillo has stunning beaches like Playa Miramar and Playa La Audiencia. Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for deep-sea 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1625, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deep-sea was circa 1625

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“Deep-sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep-sea. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

deep-sea

adjective
ˌdēp-ˌsē
: of, relating to, or occurring in the deeper parts of the sea
deep-sea fishing
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