deep-sea

American

[deep-see] / ˈdipˈsi /

adjective

of, pertaining to, in, or associated with the deeper parts of the sea.

deep-sea fishing; deep-sea diver.

deep-sea British

noun

(modifier) of, found in, or characteristic of the deep parts of the sea

deep-sea fishing

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Etymology

Origin of deep-sea

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

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In April 2022, the senior military officers say, they approached her through a member of their unit who was a hobby deep-sea diver.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The black box was found after months of deep-sea searches in 2011.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

About a decade ago, Japan discovered a large, deep-sea rare earth deposit that is considered the world’s third-largest high-quality, mineral-rich rare earth reserve.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

"But this turned into a special case that required focused efforts and expertise of several different individuals. This was a complex mystery that required morphological, genetic, deep-sea and bioinformatics expertise to solve."

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

“Today is truly a momentous day,” the captain tells us, “for we shall test the diving bell and see if Caden’s knowledge of deep-sea exploration rings true.”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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