Cousteau

[ koo-stoh ]

/ kuˈstoʊ /

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noun

Jacques Yves

[zhahk eev], /ʒɑk iv/, 1910–97, French naval officer, author, and underseas explorer: developed the Aqua-Lung.

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Words nearby Cousteau

cousin, cousin-german, Cousin Jack, cousinly, cousinry, Cousteau, Cousy, couta, couteau, couter, couth

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How to use Cousteau in a sentence

Unfortunately for Cousteau, we must crudely categorize his latest biopic as an exciting new documentary—one of three we can’t wait to watch this month.
3 New Documentaries to Watch in November|smurguia|November 13, 2021|Outside Online
The result is a whimsical, sometimes melancholy look at how Cousteau’s obsession with the ocean arose and how his approach to conservation evolved over time.
3 New Documentaries to Watch in November|smurguia|November 13, 2021|Outside Online
Later in life, Cousteau became an ardent environmentalist, fighting to protect the oceans from overfishing and pollution.
The Battle for the Ocean Floor|Sean Culligan|July 14, 2021|Ozy
“I see coral reefs that I used to dive on as a child and are now dead,” Cousteau says.
Why Is Jacques Cousteau's Granddaughter Driving John McCain's Bus?|Lloyd Grove|April 22, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Carrying the Cousteau name “is a huge responsibility,” she says.
Why Is Jacques Cousteau's Granddaughter Driving John McCain's Bus?|Lloyd Grove|April 22, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Sa main droite perce d'un cousteau fut brusle feu de souphre.
Notes and Queries, Number 241, June 10, 1854|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Cousteau

Cousteau

/ (French kusto) /

noun

Jacques Yves (ʒɑk iv). 1910–97, French underwater explorer

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Scientific definitions for Cousteau

Cousteau

[ kōō-stō′ ]

Jacques Yves 1910-1997

French underwater explorer who helped develop the Aqua-Lung (an underwater breathing apparatus) and designed the bathyscaphe and a small, deep-sea submarine known as a diving saucer. Cousteau also devised an underwater television system and produced several films that widely popularized marine biology.