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sunken

[suhng-kuhn] / ˈsʌŋ kən /
ADJECTIVE
depressed, hollowed; submerged
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The space came with a sunken bath tub, ornate ceilings and its own pool.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

You can see the sunken ship has emerged from the deep in the right-hand image below.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

It was known that when whales die and drop to the seafloor, their sunken bodies -- called "whale falls" -- provide a source of food to deep-sea creatures.

From Barron's Jun. 10, 2026

The dwelling sits on a .29-acre lot and boasts a luxe backyard with an infinity-edge pool, a sunken fire pit area, and gorgeous views of the city.

From MarketWatch Jun. 9, 2026

There’s a pair of women with scarves tied around their heads coming up the steps from the sunken front doors.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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