deep-sea
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of deep-sea
First recorded in 1620–30
Example Sentences
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They "strongly suspect" that Serhii K led a crew that included four deep-sea divers, using a rented yacht called Andromeda.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
He is also a keen and competent deep-sea diver.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
One of these organisms is the deep-sea archaeon Methanocaldococcus infernus, which lives in volcanic marine environments where vent fluids can reach temperatures above the boiling point of water.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
“I’ve always been fascinated by deep-sea animals,” Pereira said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Five years in my past, my father used to take me and Charlie deep-sea fishing on the weekends.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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