How to Use depth in a Sentence

depth

noun
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  • The boat sank to a depth of several hundred feet.
  • The pool has a depth of 12 feet.
  • Students will test the temperature of the water at different depths.
  • I began working at the factory during the depth of the Depression.
  • These fish typically live at depths of 500 feet or more.
  • Worcestershire sauce: Adds extra depth of flavor to the pot roast.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Not only is there star talent at the top, but the depth and versatility of the team are among the best in the league.
    — Nick Crain, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The river, which typically runs about 2 feet deep, rose to 30 feet in depth the day of the flood.
    — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • With quality depth at all positions, the Kings will force Phoenix’s bench to show up.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 13 Feb. 2023
  • OrthoFeet Milanos feature a wide toe box with extra depth to allow space for bunions.
    — Sarah Edlin, Health, 14 Feb. 2023
  • These wireless headphones clearly distinguish between vocals, highs, and lows, with pleasant bass depth.
    — Dan Roe, Popular Mechanics, 14 Feb. 2023
  • At that depth, the divers can spend about an hour and a half on the bottom and can use civilian-type scuba gear instead of needing specialized deep-sea equipment.
    — Edward Wong, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2023
  • This has added even more layers to the depth of this historic World Series matchup, which has more star power than fans have seen in this generation.
    — Tyler Small, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
  • With improved depth at the position and an offense as a whole that is expected to take a jump forward, Oklahoma will likely see the best of this unit later in the year.
    — Dallas News, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Puck’s Julia Alexander wrote an in-depth analysis of Comcast’s strengths and weaknesses in streaming.
    — Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Effective when reeled straight, hopped, or jigged vertically, the Super George allowed bass anglers to cover loads of water in a single cast and target bass at any depth.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 14 Feb. 2023
  • With an uncanny ability to write 3-minute radio songs with occasional striking moments of lyrical depth, Petty made more hits than misses in the first two decades of his career.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
  • So this seems like the perfect time to project the two-deep depth chart.
    — David Moore, Dallas News, 9 May 2023
  • The new species was found in depths ranging from about 16 feet to about 65 feet.
    — Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
  • But the more pressing issue at this point is the depth.
    — Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The belief is in their depth, their chemistry and the system.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2023
  • There’s so much more depth to the characters, to the plot, to the storyline.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 17 June 2023
  • And of course, the lemon flavor sings, with more depth than a standard lemon loaf.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 July 2023
  • This tile has a lot of variation, which gives a lot more depth to the space.
    — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The first of his magic powers was the breadth and depth of his knowledge.
    — Daniel Schiappa, Forbes, 5 May 2023
  • The result has a groovy two-tone effect with lots of depth.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Sep. 2024
  • The depth of their relationship unfurls over the course of the film.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2023
  • To find the maximum size, add the height, length, and depth of the bag together.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023
  • The pond is around 20 feet at its deepest, which is the depth at which her SUV was found, Kreis said.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Fill a small saucepan with tap water to a depth of 2 inches.
    — Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023

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