Examples of “underwater” in a Sentence

adjective Existing or happening beneath the surface of water.

• The diver switched on an underwater torch to explore the dark cave.
• Underwater cables carry internet traffic between the continents.
• They filmed an underwater documentary about coral reefs.

adverb Below the surface of water.

• How long can you hold your breath underwater?
• The children loved opening their eyes underwater at the swimming pool.
• The submarine stayed underwater for weeks at a time.

adjective Owing more on a loan or asset than it is currently worth.

• Because prices fell, the couple found their flat was underwater and they could not sell.
• If your car loan leaves you underwater, selling it will not cover the debt.
• After the crash, many homeowners were underwater on their mortgages.