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

Examples of deep-sea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Since then, its fleet of various submersibles have been used for everything from deep-sea research and film making to ambitious ocean exploration. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 25 Apr. 2024 The gulper eel’s gaping maw or the hairy anglerfish's grotesquely extendable stomach are but a few examples of the opportunistic feeding habits of these deep-sea denizens. Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2024 These samples were collected from a variety of environments, from shallow waters to deep-sea hydrothermal vents, according to the institute. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024 Disneyland in 1959 showed its guests possibilities — a transportation system in the monorail that could remake urban communities, a tease of the freeway system that would reshape travel and a glimpse at the sort of deep-sea excursions only a lucky few could witness. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024 However, several countries, including the United Kingdom and France, have expressed caution, supporting a moratorium or ban on deep-sea mining to safeguard marine ecosystems and conserve biodiversity. Katie Hunt, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024 There’s also a poseable crab that comes complete with a treasure chest and a deep-sea angler fish. Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024 The Glomar Explorer was later renamed and used for deep-sea oil drilling and exploration. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2024 Deep-Sea Fishing Florida deep-sea fishing draws anglers from all over the world vying to catch that record-breaking, trophy-winning fish of a lifetime. Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024

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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 3 May. 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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