submersible

1 of 2

adjective

sub·​mers·​ible səb-ˈmər-sə-bəl 

: capable of being submerged

submersible

2 of 2

noun

: something that is submersible

especially : a usually small underwater craft used especially for deep-sea research

Examples of submersible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Developed specifically for deployment on submersible vehicles such as the Fendouzhe and Haidou-1, the device's titanium alloy covering and specialized seals can withstand the intense pressures of that depth for long periods, Interesting Engineering cited the authors as saying. —Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025

In January 2023, Viking published its first scientific paper detailing its expedition team's encounters with the rare giant phantom jellyfish in Antarctica—spotted during submersible dives with guests. —Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2024

Noun

What To Know The Chinese vessel is the mother ship of two types of submersibles for deep-sea exploration. —Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025

Several other research groups send submersibles — both with and without people — to the bottom of the ocean in this area. —Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1807, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1900, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for submersible

• dispersible
• reversible
• irreversible
• reimbursable
• nonreimbursable

Kids Definition

submersible

1 of 2 adjective

sub·​mers·​ible səb-ˈmər-sə-bəl 

: capable of being submerged

submersible pumps

submersible

2 of 2 noun

: something that is submersible

especially : submarine entry 2 sense 1