blue water

noun

: the open sea
blue-water adjective

Examples of blue water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web All the couples turned up on a private yacht and in the clear blue waters. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 23 May 2024 Gazing out from the towering Metropolis Hotel, Tankian was mesmerized by shimmering blue waters and rolling hills. Leena Tailor, SPIN, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for blue water 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'blue water.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blue water was in 1582

Dictionary Entries Near blue water

Cite this Entry

“Blue water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue%20water. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on blue water

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!