blue water

noun

Synonyms of blue waternext
: the open sea
blue-water adjective

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

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There’s Malamala Beach Club on a private island, as well as Seventh Heaven on a floating pontoon in dreamy blue waters, both only accessible by boat. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 Mandarin Oriental’s sole property debut of 2026 can be found nestled amid the clear-blue waters in Mallorca. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 June 2026 The sight of clear, blue water is synonymous with a sense of peace. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 June 2026 Nassau, the capital city of the Bahamas, is an ideal home base for exploring the United States’ closest Caribbean neighbor, thanks to its dreamy beaches lapped by impossibly blue water and resorts ranging from humble to haute. Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 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 18 Jun. 2026.

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