blue water

noun

: the open sea
blue-water adjective

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

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Spectacular footage from Starship's recent test launch shows the final seconds of the spacecraft's booster before touching down in the rich, blue waters of the Gulf. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2025 His one happy place is in the clear blue water. Grace Byron, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2025 Heavenly beaches with blue water stay warm into November. Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025 Laidback Fun The crystal blue waters of the Sea of Cortez provided dramatic views from our suite’s balcony and easygoing beach days. Jasmine Purdie, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blue water

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 20 Oct. 2025.

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