aqua

noun

1
plural aquae ˈä-ˌkwī How to pronounce aqua (audio)
also
ˈa-(ˌ)kwē How to pronounce aqua (audio)
: water
especially : water sense 5a(2)
2
plural aquas : a light greenish-blue color

Examples of aqua in a Sentence

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The water section at the park features five colorful water slides, aqua domes, spray cannons, loops and cylinder spray fountains. Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 31 July 2025 Ribbons of pinks, lilacs, yellows, aqua greens, and cerulean gracefully billow out from the jet black background. Sherri L. Smith, PC Magazine, 29 July 2025 Meanwhile, her daughter was complementary in an paler aqua look with her hair pulled back in a go-to style: braids. Meredith Kile, People.com, 14 June 2025 Less than six hours later, ex-Cincinnati Bengals nickel corner Mike Hilton joined the aqua and orange, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus. Miami Herald, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for aqua

Word History

Etymology

Latin — more at island

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of aqua was in the 14th century

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“Aqua.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aqua. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

aqua

noun
: a light greenish blue

Medical Definition

aqua

noun
plural aquae ˈak-(ˌ)wē How to pronounce aqua (audio) ˈäk-ˌwī How to pronounce aqua (audio) or aquas
: water
especially : an aqueous solution

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