blue water

noun

Synonyms of blue waternext
: the open sea

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

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Indeed, every room has a private balcony that looks out on either the lake’s clear-blue waters or the botanical gardens, which include a secluded swimming pool. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026 Perched above the impossibly blue waters of Meads Bay, the iconic five-star Anguillan resort doesn’t scream exclusivity. Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Now, visitors can travel to the island freely, and the bay surrounding it is a popular spot for kayakers who cut through the unusually blue waters. Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026 Thorne also dipped her toes in the crystal clear blue water while posing looking down and away from the camera. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 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 14 Aug. 2026.

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