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

Ciara, too, co-signed the look, sitting front row at Off-White’s spring 2026 show last month in a black leather look with an aqua rubber platform. —Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025

Waller had grown to be an integral cog to the Dolphins’ offense during his four-game stint in the aqua and orange. —Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025

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The base is a sheer pale pink, which provides a lovely contrast against the vivid aqua tone of the tips, and the sparkle really takes it to the next level. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 13 Oct. 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