blue water

noun

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

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

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Thanks to the geography of these special hideaways, the vibrant blue water of the Mediterranean Sea is typically quite calm, making for an idyllic place to take a dip or even snorkel. Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026 The picturesque, sandy, blue water, Platja de Camp de Mar, is less than a 10 minute walk from the hotel and well worth a visit. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026 Purple wildflowers stick out of mossy grass, and the electric-blue water and white sand look more Caribbean than Arctic. Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025 Take in the pastel skies and sparkling blue waters right atop of the water. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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