Oxford Dictionary English depth charge noun noun BrE BrE//ˈdepθ tʃɑːdʒ// ; NAmE NAmE//ˈdepθ tʃɑːrdʒ// Add to my wordlistjump to other resultsa bomb that is set to explode underwater, used to destroy submarinesSee depth charge in the Oxford Advanced American DictionaryCheck pronunciation: depth charge oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com