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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Hundreds of attendees lie on blankets, wearing wireless headphones rimmed with aqua lights. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025 Her biggest needs are repairs to her van and a wheelchair lift for it, a manual APEX wheelchair, nursing care, cleaning service, and equine and aqua therapy. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Dec. 2024 Active types can take part in yoga sessions, tennis lessons, beach volleyball matches, and aqua aerobics. Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024 This decrease is attributed to the divestiture of the aqua business and competitive pressures in the pet health segment. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024 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 10 Jan. 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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