deep-sea

American

[deep-see] / ˈdipˈsi /

adjective

of, pertaining to, in, or associated with the deeper parts of the sea.

deep-sea fishing; deep-sea diver.

deep-sea British

noun

(modifier) of, found in, or characteristic of the deep parts of the sea

deep-sea fishing

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Etymology

Origin of deep-sea

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

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She did not expect this observation to lead her into the study of deep-sea microbial mats.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

He had met Kaye online and, calling himself Rob, told her he was a deep-sea diver "looking for a wife".

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Chinese projects in Balochistan include a deep-sea port and an airport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

However, researchers still do not know how widely these species are distributed across the Pacific's deep-sea regions.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

A tuna tower is the tall aluminum platform that sits above the cockpit on a deep-sea charter boat.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

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