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

Recent Examples on the Web Six Senses La Sagesse’s weekly calendar allows guests to choose from aqua fitness, group walks, yoga, and stretch classes, and family-friendly activities like paper and beeswax wrap making in the Earth Lab. Danielle Pointdujour, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2024 The next meeting will be held in December 2024 by the aqua waters of the Caribbean Sea. Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2024 The third shirt, which joins the pink and black shirts, pays homage to the Dolphins and will be aqua with orange trim. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 May 2024 Inter Miami just released new aqua and orange jerseys that seem to pay homage to the colors of the Miami Dolphins. Martin Vassolo, Axios, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for aqua 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Aqua.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aqua. Accessed 21 Aug. 2024.

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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