blue water

noun

: the open sea
blue-water adjective

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

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For a more passive activity on Wrightsville’s crystal blue waters, hop aboard a boat for a relaxing cruise on the calm waters. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025 The stunning crater, which has pale blue water and is surrounded by rocks covered in light-gray sandy mud, was discovered during routine maintenance of temperature logging stations in the area. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025 This summer is taking team Vogue from the hilly streets of San Francisco to the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 7 July 2025 Mount Storm King on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula loomed above the deep blue waters of Lake Crescent, a silent watchman over some of our country’s wildest wilderness. Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 17 July 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 Aug. 2025.

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