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

But in front of a pro-Colombia crowd that turned Hard Rock Stadium’s aqua seats yellow, Ronaldo was quiet in what turned out to be a scoreless draw between Portugal and Colombia on Saturday night in Miami. — Anthony Chiang june 27, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026

Imagine a brown tankini with aqua flip-flops or a pink dress with chocolate sunglasses and heels. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 June 2026

Christened La Cressonnière au Palais Royal, the shop is decorated with Empire-period furnishings, as well as a custom wallpaper and fabric with a confetti-like floral motif that gradates from watercress green to refreshing aqua. — Ian Phillips, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026

Asymmetrical necklines, inventive cut-outs, and unexpected and evocative colors like aqua, peach fuzz, and poppy make Araks' luxe swim staples, priced between $140 (for a bikini top or bottom) and $395 (for a one-piece swimsuit), feel modern and timeless. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 24 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