cousteau

/kuːstoʊ/

Definitions

1. proper noun

A French oceanographer, explorer, and filmmaker who is best known for his underwater explorations in the 1950s and 1960s.

“Jacques Cousteau was a pioneer in underwater photography and filmmaking.”

2. noun

A type of underwater vessel designed for exploration and research, also known as a submersible.

“The Cousteau was used in the expedition to explore the ocean’s deepest depths.”

Synonyms

  • explorer
  • oceanographer

Antonyms

  • landlubber
  • terrestrial explorer