subsurface

American  

[suhb-sur-fuhs, suhb-sur-] / sʌbˈsɜr fəs, ˈsʌbˌsɜr- /

adjective

1. below the surface, especially of a body of water.

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Etymology

Origin of subsurface

First recorded in 1770–80; sub- + surface

Example Sentences

"The soil itself absorbs heat. At the same time, it serves as a smothering method, removing the oxygen from the subsurface fire."

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The model suggests that over the next 80 years, the Arctic could experience up to 25% more runoff, 30% more subsurface flow, and increasing dryness in southern areas.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The relationship between the two companies began in 2008, when SLB first used Nvidia computing to enhance subsurface visualization and seismic imaging software.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The partnership intends to help energy companies transform the vast amounts of operational data they generate across subsurface, production and energy infrastructure into helpful insights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Renewable resources, subsurface dwellings, artificial islands, and all without there ever being any less green or a sense of overcrowding.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman