blue water

noun

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

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

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Take in the pastel skies and sparkling blue waters right atop of the water. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025 If reports are true, this could be a game-changer for China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), which has limited blue water assets. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2025 Jewel's photo carousel also featured a pic of her in a navy blue bikini while standing on a dock in front of crystal-blue water. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025 Flights depart from Belize City's international and municipal airports and boast breathtaking views over the electric-blue waters of the Caribbean that make the journey just one more part of the experience. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 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 20 Dec. 2025.

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