blue water

noun

Synonyms of blue waternext
: the open sea
blue-water
ˈblü-ˌwȯ-tər How to pronounce blue water (audio)
-ˌwä-
adjective

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The proximity to the famous Faraglioni Rocks and the deep-blue waters of the Mediterranean are a nice bonus too. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 And when the sun starts its nightly descent, grab an aperitivo at Terrazza Campari, perched just above the resort’s pristine sandy cove and crystal-blue waters. — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Visitors and locals come to dive into this swimming hole lined with marble and filled with cold, blue water. — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Garden City is a small Utah town on Bear Lake, known for its brilliant blue water, beaches, boating, and relaxed atmosphere. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blue water

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blue water was in 1582

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