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deepwater

American  
[deep-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈdipˈwɔ tər, -ˈwɒt ər /

adjective

  1. having, requiring, or operating in deep water.

    deepwater shipping; deepwater drilling for oil.


Etymology

Origin of deepwater

First recorded in 1785–95; deep + water

Example Sentences

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SLB went on to say it anticipates more investments in short-cycle projects in North America and Latin America as well as long-cycle developments, particularly in deepwater offshore markets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

He also forecast increased investment in short-cycle projects in North America and Latin America, as well as long-cycle developments in deepwater offshore markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The newly discovered fish is a deepwater tilefish, belonging to the family Branchiostegidae.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

In July, the California Energy Commission approved a plan for wind development that centers on deepwater wind farms off Morro Bay and Humboldt Bay, supported by new port facilities in Long Beach and Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024

Nevertheless, central Indonesian islands between Bali and Australia remained surrounded and separated by deepwater channels.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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