blue water

noun

: the open sea
blue-water adjective

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Northern Cyprus is blessed with year-round warm weather, clear blue waters, and over 400 miles of coastline. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 The aerial photographs show the vast blue waters of the most idyllic, enchanting locations lined with sunbathers, sailboats, and cliffsides. L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024 Malta has become increasingly popular over the years, with its crystal blue waters and numerous historic sites. Jordi Lippe, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2024 With items such as fresh fruit arrangements, seafood and dessert, guests of this B&B can be quickly transported to their favorite white sand and blue water beaches. Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 People lined up in the rain to fill up yellow and blue water gallons. Miriam Berger, Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2023 Tropical rainforests and nature reserves where giant tortoises roam; pristine beaches with transparent blue waters that reveal stunning coral formations and rare marine life teeming below. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2023 The scenic lake, draws boaters, swimmers and hikers to its blue waters, sandy beaches and red rock canyons. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2024 And in Lake Oroville, boats float on deep blue water that only a year ago was shrinking toward record lows. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blue water was in 1582

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“Blue water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue%20water. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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