Synonyms of deep-seanext
: of, relating to, or occurring in the deeper parts of the sea
deep-sea fishing

Examples of deep-sea in a Sentence

chartered a boat to do some deep-sea fishing
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This latest milestone highlights deep-sea offshore wind as a vital strategic frontier for China’s global energy leadership and for driving the commercialization of clean technology. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026 Among the programs the endowment will serve are youth travel ball grants focused on military children, Padres VIP game day experiences by military members and their families and deep-sea fishing trips for military families. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 Excellent deep-sea fishing and the allure of new luxury vacation community called Cinnamon Shore are just two reasons to consider this Texas coastal town. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 Its namesake ingredient—mineral-rich deep-sea water sourced near Korea's Dokdo region—is naturally packed with skin-balancing minerals like magnesium and calcium. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for deep-sea

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1625, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deep-sea was circa 1625

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“Deep-sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep-sea. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

deep-sea

adjective
ˌdēp-ˌsē
: of, relating to, or occurring in the deeper parts of the sea
deep-sea fishing
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