blue water

noun

: the open sea
blue-water adjective

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

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Picture the clear, blue water and the crashing waves rolling onto the beach. Carley Millhone, Health, 2 Oct. 2025 Instead of setting up a spot on the sand, beachgoers typically pitch their chairs in the shallow clear blue water and laze the day away. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025 Jewel's photo carousel also featured a pic of her in a navy blue bikini while standing on a dock in front of crystal-blue water. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025 New hotels come in all shapes and sizes and can feature custom furnishings, open-plan layouts, views that overlook crystal blue water, rooftop infinity pools with panoramic views, culinary artistry and transformative Wellbeing Centers. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 2025.

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