blue water

noun

: the open sea
blue-water adjective

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Revisiting the Atlanta: Why Shipwrecks are so Common on the Great Lakes The Challenges of Exploring Shipwreck Beach Although many people might associate Hawaii with crystal blue waters and soft-sand beaches, Van Tilburg says the north shore of Lāna`I has rough waters. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 18 July 2024 When the door opens, footage shows Lee and her mother standing in the doorway and Lee can be seen holding a large blue water jug and stepping towards the door. Nic F. Anderson, CNN, 17 Aug. 2024 And that expanse of blue — blue sky, blue water — soothes the brain. Kate Cohen, Washington Post, 22 July 2024 It was meant to be small — a peaceful vigil on the clear, blue waters of Dominica. Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for blue water 

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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 2 Oct. 2024.

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