blue water

noun

: the open sea
blue-water adjective

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

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The California side offers sweeping vistas of Lake Tahoe's deep blue waters, while the Nevada side treats skiers to expansive views of the Carson Valley extending for miles. Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 For those simply seeking to drink in the unparalleled views of Lake Moomaw’s stunning blue water, a drive along State Route 603, also known as Richardson Gorge Road, is an ideal viewing platform. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025 At the end, beachgoers reach the pristine cove tucked into dramatic limestone cliffs with white sands and electric blue waters. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025 There are 30 overlooks along the way, most of which offer a good view of the bright blue water and Wizard Island, a cinder cone island rising 775 feet above the surface of the lake. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 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 24 Apr. 2025.

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