Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for underwater.
Definitions

underwater

[uhn-der-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈʌn dərˈwɔ tər, -ˈwɒt ər /
ADJECTIVE
under the water's surface
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The reason we’re underwater is because most of us is hidden.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

A specialist operation, including underwater searches, remains ongoing and the boy's family is being supported, South Yorkshire Police said.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The US, UK and Australia say they will develop underwater drone technology to protect undersea cables and boost defence, under their military alliance known as Aukus.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

"They are extremely colorful and can be spotted on coral reef ecosystems. However, many nudibranchs are very small in size and are extremely difficult to spot underwater with the naked eye."

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

There was another surprise when I dived underwater because Star joined me again, swimming as expertly as she did above the surface.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "underwater" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com