Synonyms of blue-water

blue-water 1 of 2

adjective

as in oceanic

of, relating to, or occurring in the open sea

an experienced hand at blue-water sailing in the South Pacific

Synonyms & Similar Words

• oceanic
• deep-sea
• marine
• pelagic
• deepwater
• maritime
• nautical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• littoral

blue water

2 of 2

noun

as in high seas

Related Words

• high seas
• waters
• sea
• seven seas
• ocean
• blue
• main
• Neptune
• brine
• basin
• deep
• Davy Jones's locker
• depths

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of blue-water

Adjective

For now, the Type 004 is a clear sign of China’s push to become a real blue-water naval power. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026

The days when a seafaring nation could rely on a blue-water fleet of major combat ships numbering less than one or two hundred hulls is over. — David Szondy april 20, New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026

Noun

Another slide shows Harry and the kids playing in the clear blue water along the shore as Markle watches from the beach in a black one-piece swimsuit and sneakers. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 July 2026

Just outside of town, Christmas Cove Beach is a local favorite—a beautiful, quiet stretch of white sand and blue water, with plenty of parking. — Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 9 July 2026