underwater
adjective
un·der·wa·ter
ˌən-dər-ˈwȯ-tər 
-ˈwä-
1
: lying, growing, worn, performed, or operating below the surface of the water
underwater plants
2
: being below the waterline of a ship
3
a
: having, relating to, or being a mortgage loan for which more is owed than the property securing the loan is worth
b
: having, relating to, or being a stock option for which the price of the option is higher than the current market value of the stock
underwater
adverb
Examples of underwater in a Sentence
underwater plants don't require as much light to grow as surface plants
a vessel designed for underwater exploration
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James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Until then, please enjoy the adorable underwater dolphin speak.
—Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
The incorporation of oysters, embroidery inspired by fishing ropes, and the depiction of underwater formations through the embroidery techniques reflected the cultural roots of Saudi Arabia in a contemporary fashion language.
—Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Surprising Fact Chaves County Sheriff Mike Herrington posted a video early Sunday morning from the roof of his police truck, which was almost completely underwater.
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underwater
adjective
un·der·wa·ter
ˈən-dər-ˈwȯt-ər
-ˈwät-
: lying, growing, worn, performed, or operating below the surface of the water
underwater plants
an underwater cave
underwater
adverb
-ˈwȯt-
-ˈwät-
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