blue water

noun

: the open sea
blue-water adjective

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

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In another scene, a young boy toting a gold Trump balloon can be seen walking amongst skyscrapers in the transformed city while yachts float on extra blue water nearby. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025 All of the hotel’s villas, which were designed by two Frank Lloyd Wright apprentices, make the most of the coastal, cliffside locale with private decks that lead you straight into impossibly blue waters. Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025 Put on a beachy playlist, open the sunroof or roll down the windows to let in the balmy breeze, and soak up the ever-changing views of the clear blue waters. Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025 Among Brooks’ posts was a shot of the Hunger Games actor's head floating above the sparkling blue water. Jen Juneau, People.com, 13 Jan. 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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