blue water

noun

: the open sea
blue-water adjective

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Tourists, families, and competitive anglers alike can charter deep-sea fishing boats to spend a day in the middle of wide open, deep, blue water. Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024 Paint strips of white crepe paper with red and blue water color stripes. Kit Selzer, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2024 Now, tens of thousands of native blue water lilies bloom, and bird life is flourishing. Bianca Nogrady, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024 Ambergris Caye is the largest island in Belize and a popular tourist destination renowned for its beauty, culture, and beautiful blue waters. Mitchell Willetts, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2024 From Costa Azul to the Algarve, the southern coast is known for its strikingly blue waters, pristine beaches, and plunging sandstone cliffs. Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2024 Northern Cyprus is blessed with year-round warm weather, clear blue waters, and over 400 miles of coastline. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 The aerial photographs show the vast blue waters of the most idyllic, enchanting locations lined with sunbathers, sailboats, and cliffsides. L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024 Malta has become increasingly popular over the years, with its crystal blue waters and numerous historic sites. Jordi Lippe, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2024

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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 24 Apr. 2024.

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