blue water

noun

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

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

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Additionally, these lighter blue waters are usually home to heavier sand and sediment, which churn up less, leaving the waters clearer. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026 The Strait is a narrow passage of deep, dark-blue water that tracks along Iran’s arid, mountainous southern coastline and transports round a fifth of world’s oil and gas. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026 The crystal-clear blue waters of the Bahamas, a paradise for tourists, are also home to sharks — and a new study suggests these sharks are being exposed to drugs. Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026 Lake Superior is the star of the show here, with boat cruises, kayaking, sailing, and more on its clear blue water. Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 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 9 Apr. 2026.

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