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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Some of the frame colors include ivory rock gloss, dark gray glass matte, light blue water matte, and brown tortoise gloss. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Native to South America, one sniff of the zesty, tangy fruit transports you to a lush, tropical oasis with bright growing greens and clear blue waters. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 17 June 2026 The gentle soundtrack of waves crashing, the soothing feeling of sand beneath your toes, and the calming hues of the clear blue waters—the best beaches in the world strike that ideal formula for the perfect summer vacation. — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026 Home to the largest freshwater dune system in the world, Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore often surprises first-time visitors with its stunning 450-feet-high dunes set against the deep-blue waters of Lake Michigan. — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 24 June 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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