deepwater

American

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

adjective

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

A deepwater fish new to science has been named after San, the warrior princess from Studio Ghibli's landmark animated film Princess Mononoke, due to its striking facial markings.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

This hulk of metal, a deepwater platform called Appomattox and owned by Shell, collects the oil and gas that rigs tap from reservoirs thousands of feet below the seafloor.

From New York Times • May 3, 2024

In the water now and then a whale surfaced, with its booming deepwater sound, shooting out jets of water high into the air.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook

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