How to Use shallow in a Sentence

shallow

1 of 2 adjective
  • The shallow end of the pool is only three feet deep.
  • Her boyfriends were all shallow creeps.
  • She could only take shallow breaths.
  • His breathing became very shallow.
  • Place panko in a third shallow bowl.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The ram went clear across a shallow lake.
    — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Black bass can be caught shallow and deep.
    — Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Place cheese in a shallow bowl.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Some of those episodes were shallow and brief.
    — Nishant Pant, CNBC, 9 June 2026
  • The road went down a shallow grade to the beach.
    — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
  • To him, her love feels both deep and shallow.
    — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Serve them in shallow bowls with a splash of cream on top.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Spinach's shallow roots won't touch radish's long roots.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Whisk 1 large egg in a shallow bowl just to blend.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Austin Wells hit a shallow pop fly to left field.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Place 1/4 cup flour in a shallow bowl.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The sewer line out in the street was shallow.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
  • Bigger fish slammed prey in a shallow pool next to the bank.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Remove and set aside in a shallow dish.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Robins love shallow birdbaths to drink and bathe from.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • To make, pour sparkling wine into a shallow glass.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
  • In warm weather, the shallow pool bakes in the sun.
    — New York Times, 31 May 2026
  • Divide cooked white or brown rice or quinoa among shallow bowls.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Divide cooked white or brown rice or quinoa among shallow bowls.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
  • To a shallow bowl or plate, add breadcrumbs.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Spread cubes in a shallow baking pan.
    — Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Spread cubes in a shallow baking pan.
    — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
  • In a third shallow dish place coconut.
    — Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The away end is a bit of a dump; the seating rake is too shallow.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • Select a shallow tray with good drainage.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026

shallow

2 of 2 noun
  • Miller made a good hit, and the fish took off through the shallows.
    — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 8 June 2023
  • Place the shallow can out and run your sprinkler.
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
  • The rest of the women rolled up their jeans and stayed in the shallows.
    — Zan Romanoff, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2019
  • The shallows seem too warm and sleepy to bother raising a wave.
    — Horatio Clare, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Dec. 2018
  • The kids loved running along the sand and playing in the shallows.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Work a shallow-running jerk bait with long sweeps of the fishing rod.
    — cleveland, 28 Apr. 2022
  • Blue herons fed in the shallows; minnows darted around my feet.
    — David Kelly, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2019
  • In a large shallow ovenproof pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Use socks and silhouettes in the shallows and on the banks to round out the spread.
    — Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 16 Mar. 2020
  • The shallows, where the birds like to hunt, had already become hard to find.
    — Michael Gordon, charlotteobserver, 28 May 2018
  • As for grilling, use a shallow, rimmed sheet pan — to catch all the juices — and cover with foil.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 2 June 2022
  • The hard water will give way to soft and crappies and walleyes will move to the shallows.
    — Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Kayak through tranquil mangrove forests, where herons and egrets wade in the shallows.
    — Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Put the chicken into a large cold shallow casserole pan and place on a high heat.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023
  • This set comes with one shallow and one deep dish that cater to different recipes and serving sizes.
    — Tess Garcia, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Winter through spring draws anglers who cast from ladders in the shallows to reach deep drop-offs.
    — Ted Alvarez, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Winter through spring draws anglers who cast from ladders in the shallows to reach deep drop-offs.
    — Ted Alvarez, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Then Njoku fakes a down block, only to release on a shallow under.
    — Ellis L. Williams, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2021
  • The cats in attendance weren't willing to stick even a nail into the shallows.
    — Peter Dawson, Houston Chronicle, 23 July 2019
  • These plants are found in shallow and still freshwater such as ponds, lakes, and the edges of slow-moving streams.
    — Claire Harmeyer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2020
  • Its shallows extend far from the shore, allowing bathers to wade hundreds of yards out.
    — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2019
  • The true height of the root ball was measured and the hole dug just a little shallow of that measurement.
    — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 26 Oct. 2020
  • After a snorkel session exploring the healthy reefs, most of our group lolled in the shallows for a dip.
    — New York Times, 16 May 2018
  • In this pre-spawn period, the bluegills suspended in loose schools in the shallows.
    — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2020
  • The shallow magma reservoirs that feed Hawaii’s eruptions have been known about for some time.
    — Robin George Andrews, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Dec. 2022
  • In a shallow, rimmed dish or zip-top plastic bag, combine the chicken with the marinade and toss to coat.
    — Washington Post, 13 May 2021
  • That the wading herons need do little more than stand and open their mouths to receive the fish jumping from the shallows?
    — Jeff Vandermeer, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
  • When large storms hit Balintang, seaweed lines in the shallows are washed away and around half the crop is lost.
    — Mariejo Ramos, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 July 2023
  • The water is typically shallow there, and the shallows stretch out far from the beach.
    — Matt Simon, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Spawning walleyes move into the graveled shallows in spring and become easy prey for a spearman with a light.
    — Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026

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