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

Not to forget the aqua blue touch that completes the overall look. —Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025

Bold colors were a dominant theme across all shows, with striking shades of red, blue, pink, green and orange — turquoise and aqua at Willy Chavarria, soft pinks at Dries Van Noten — proving that color is more present than ever in menswear. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025

The ducats required in Venice to accomplish this or that ordinary feat (of cookery, scullery, lodging, transport, security, et al.) can rise like La Serenissima’s infamous aqua alta. —Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025

Princess Charlotte matched mom Princess Kate in an aqua dress, while Prince George and Prince Louis sported suits with red ties, coordinating with dad Prince William's military uniform. —Janine Henni, People.com, 14 June 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