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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

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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

After a whale dies, it sinks to the ocean floor where its carcass supplies nutrients to deepwater creatures.

From New York Times Jun. 19, 2024

But at twilight or during the night, other things are visible: oil-well fires in Libya and the Persian Gulf; deepwater illumination by the Japanese squid fishing fleet; the bright lights of large cities.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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