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 Alien Tourist figure — outfitted in a floral shirt, red shorts, aqua hat and big old-school camera — takes snaps of a green and antennaed alien family. —Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026

The French luxury footwear brand debuted the Miss Z line in a kaleidoscope of hues of hot pink, aqua, yellow and more at the Christian Louboutin spring 2025 show during Paris Fashion Week. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026

Available in an aqua bouquet pattern, plus other charming seasonal prints, including cherries and butterflies. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026

Family-friendly cruises offer plenty to keep the kids entertained—think rock climbing, mini golf, pickle ball, aqua parks, and more at no extra cost. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 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