blue water

noun

: the open sea
blue-water adjective

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

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The picture showed the two ladies standing in clear blue water, smiling from ear to ear for the camera. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 25 June 2025 Turks and Caicos is a trendy spot to enjoy gorgeous blue waters and incredible beaches. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 The sapphire blue waters, heated by volcanic hot springs, attract serious swimmers and local children in life vests alike. Lauren Mechling, Vogue, 19 May 2025 The Antigua and Barbuda Culinary month and the energy surrounding it, is just one example of how one small place can create a powerful, reverberating experience that goes well beyond those unreal sunsets and too beautiful blue waters. Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 10 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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