blue water

noun

: the open sea

blue-water

ˈblü-ˌwȯ-tər 

-ˌwä-

adjective

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This white dress from Ashley Graham photographs so well against blue water, terracotta rooftops, or a sunset. — Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

Just outside of town, Christmas Cove Beach is a local favorite—a beautiful, quiet stretch of white sand and blue water, with plenty of parking. — Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 9 July 2026

Cyprus Blessed with year-round warm weather, clear blue waters, and over 400 miles of coastline, the small island of Cyprus has much to offer travelers. — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The gentle soundtrack of waves crashing, the soothing feeling of sand beneath your toes, and the calming hues of the clear blue waters—the best beaches in the world strike that ideal formula for the perfect summer vacation. — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for blue water

• backwater
• bathwater
• blackwater
• breakwater
• deepwater
• edgewater
• feedwater
• floodwater
• freshwater
• granddaughter
• groundwater
• headwater