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

The Cordless Vacuum with the ‘Power of a Dyson’ Is Down to $80 Today — but Not for Long The towels are on sale in multiple colors, including neutrals, pastels, and bright shades, such as dark gray, aqua blue, and yellow, so one is bound to match your bathroom decor. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025

Opened in late 2023, The Palawan is home to Singapore’s first floating aqua park; ten food truck vendors; and two beach clubs, one designed specifically for families and the other for adults only. —Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

The mural features his signature technique with four colors in tandem, including three aqua hues that represent the sea and a sandy tone reminiscent of the beach. —Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025

Guests can also enjoy Muay Thai boxing lessons, yoga, Pilates and aqua fit classes. —Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

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