Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deepwater

noun

/ˈdiːpˌwɔːtər/

Definition

Relating to water that is deep, typically more than 500 meters (1,640 feet) in depth, especially in the context of oceans or large lakes.

Examples

The deepwater fish exhibit unique adaptations to survive in their dark habitat.
Explorers often venture into deepwater regions to study the underwater ecosystems.
The oil rig was positioned in deepwater to access undersea resources.

Meaning

Deepwater refers to areas of the ocean or large bodies of water that are characterized by their depth, often affecting the marine life and environmental conditions present there.