blue water

noun

: the open sea
blue-water adjective

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

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Its milky blue waters are rich in silica, algae, and minerals, giving the lagoon its distinctive color and reputed skin-healing properties. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025 According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the spring is approximately 13 feet across, and the light blue water inside it is about 109 degrees Fahrenheit and sits about one foot below the spring’s rim. Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 15 July 2025 The stunning blue water isn’t the only fascinating feature of the lake. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025 The sight of clear, blue water is synonymous with a sense of peace. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 May 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 26 Jul. 2025.

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