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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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Rooftop helipads and deepwater docks have become prized amenities in the Florida city, which ranks as one of America’s most traffic-congested cities.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

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

As their name suggests, deepwater tilefish are found at extreme depths, with some species being found as deep as 600m below the surface.

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

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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