blue water

noun

: the open sea
blue-water adjective

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An architectural marvel positioned between the region’s harsh desert and its sparkling blue waters, the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star resort exudes a calm and a confidence all year long. Demarco Williams, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 The smell of salt air instantly soothes my soul, the crash of rocking waves lulls me into a dreamlike trance, and the dazzling, endless blue waters take away all of my anxieties one deep breath at a time. Vanessa Wilkins, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024 Unlike yellowfin tuna and marlin that prefer ultra-clean, clear blue water, dolphin are not quite as picky. Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2024 Tall white buildings are surrounded by bright blue water, and, in the center of the resort is The Nest, a large curved structure made of branch-like material that houses one of the hotel's many restaurants. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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