submarine

noun
UK: /ˌsʌbməˈriːn/
US: /ˌsʌbməˈriːn/

  1. A ship that can travel under the sea.

    1. I saw a submarine.
    2. The submarine journeyed far beneath the icy arctic waters during its mission.

  2. A large sandwich, usually with cold cuts, cheese, and vegetables.

    1. I want a submarine for lunch.
    2. He ordered a large submarine from the deli, piled high with salami and provolone.

Synonyms

u-boat sub
submarine verb

  1. To attack or sink something with a submarine.

    1. They planned to submarine the enemy ships.
    2. During the war, many cargo ships were submarined by hostile forces lurking beneath.
submarine adjective

  1. Existing or operating under the sea.

    1. It was a submarine cable.
    2. Submarine cables facilitate international communication, enabling instant data transfer globally.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "submarine" in English means: A ship that can travel under the sea., A large sandwich, usually with cold cuts, cheese, and vegetables..

The phonetic transcription of "submarine" is /ˌsʌbməˈriːn/ in British English and /ˌsʌbməˈriːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "submarine": u-boat, sub.

Example usage of "submarine": "I saw a submarine.". More examples on the page.