blue water

noun

: the open sea
blue-water adjective

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At the chaotic ape colony on the beach, rusting hulks of massive ships loom out of blue waters, contrasting with red sails and white sand. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024 The platform floats on the deep blue waters with little else in sight. Ivan Penn, New York Times, 3 May 2024 Its silky blue waters and white steam were soothing on the eyes and soul, but I was overwhelmed by the crowds of people at the popular destination. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2024 Tourists, families, and competitive anglers alike can charter deep-sea fishing boats to spend a day in the middle of wide open, deep, blue water. Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024 Paint strips of white crepe paper with red and blue water color stripes. Kit Selzer, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2024 Now, tens of thousands of native blue water lilies bloom, and bird life is flourishing. Bianca Nogrady, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024 Ambergris Caye is the largest island in Belize and a popular tourist destination renowned for its beauty, culture, and beautiful blue waters. Mitchell Willetts, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2024 From Costa Azul to the Algarve, the southern coast is known for its strikingly blue waters, pristine beaches, and plunging sandstone cliffs. Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2024

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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 17 May. 2024.

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