blue water

noun

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

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

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Delray Municipal Beach is easy to reach and even easier to enjoy, with clear blue water, wide stretches of sand, and cabana rentals available for those planning to linger. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026 The neighborhood The resort sits directly on the UAE’s most pristine stretch of natural beach, where white sands melt into jewel-blue waters, and dolphins play in the surf year-round. Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026 Featuring one to three bedrooms, each villa will overlook the crystal blue waters where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 16 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 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 Jan. 2026.

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