aqua

noun

ˈä-kwə 

also

ˈa- 

1

plural aquae ˈä-ˌkwī 

also

ˈa-(ˌ)kwē  : water

especially : water sense 5a(2)

2

plural aquas : a light greenish-blue color

Examples of aqua in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Middleton’s vivid aqua coat dress was designed by Catherine Walker and complemented by pearl drop earrings from the late Queen Elizabeth. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 June 2026

The youngest Beckham had some fun with her look, pairing a silk pink dress with aqua-blue shoes by Aquazzura. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 12 June 2026

The Suncoast encompasses about 150 miles along the Gulf of Mexico, and this stretch of shore offers unmatched terrain, with crystal waters as aqua blue and bright as a chlorinated pool, sand as soft as powdered sugar, and almost constant sunshine. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026

There are nine daily free classes, from Tai Chi and meditation to Hatha yoga, yoga nidra, mat Pilates and aqua boxing. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin — more at island

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing aqua

• aqua fortis
• aqua regia
• aqua vitae
• sub-aqua

Rhymes for aqua

• aquae

Kids Definition

aqua

noun

ˈak-wə  ˈäk- 

: a light greenish blue

Medical Definition

aqua

noun

ˈak-wə  ˈäk- 

plural aquae ˈak-(ˌ)wē  ˈäk-ˌwī  or aquas

: water

especially : an aqueous solution