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submarine

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌb.mə.riːn]

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Learn how to use submarine in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “military”

(noun) a vehicle that goes underwater. Think of it like a special boat that can travel deep in the ocean. Submarines are used by navies to explore, defend, and sometimes attack enemy ships.

Example

The submarine safely returned from its mission after exploring the ocean floor.

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The submarine did not escape in time and was caught by enemy forces.

Example

How deep can a submarine dive in the ocean?

Context: “food”

(noun) a type of sandwich made with a long roll of bread filled with various ingredients. It's like a big, delicious hoagie that you can customize with meat, cheese, vegetables, and sauces.

Example

For lunch, I enjoyed a turkey submarine with lots of lettuce and tomatoes.

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I didn't want a submarine sandwich; I preferred a salad instead.

Example

What do you like to put in your submarine sandwich?

How to pronounce submarine

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌb.mə.riːn]

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