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

In June 2025, Kate joined the ceremonial parade for Trooping the Colour in an aqua dress coat with ivory lapels by Catherine Walker. — Zoe Kaplan, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Daughter North was spotted, too (ahead of her Kimokawaii coheadlining tour), wearing long aqua blue braids, full makeup and chunky sneakers, holding a peace sign and sparkler. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Auralee balanced indigo styles with summer-friendly aqua washes and Kenzo kept denim preppy and elevated with clean dark washes. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Yes, there’s a time and place for bright aqua or Jellyfish Candy red polish, but, according to nail artists, more and more clients are gravitating towards timeless neutrals that radiate quiet luxury. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 July 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