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

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The Paris Hilton Mini Beauty Fridge was sold in a 4-liter model in pink, white, aqua, and hot pink, and a 10-liter model in pink and white, according to the US. Greta Cross, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025 McDaniel, however, understood the reaction from Dolphins and NFL fans alike, both of whom used various social media platforms to post jokes and memes as the aqua and orange became the league’s running joke. Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025 Wendy sits across from her and begins to stroke Lizzo’s palms with the tips of her aqua-and-pink acrylic nails. Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025 If metallic bronze isn’t your aesthetic, the pumpkins come in a whopping 24 colors, including autumnal neutrals like classic orange and white, as well as fun bubblegum pink and aqua blue shades. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 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 15 Sep. 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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