as in underwater
living, lying, or occurring below the surface of the water a lifelong fascination with sharks and other fearsome aquatic creatures

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Recent Examples of aquatic Travelers can go on exciting aquatic adventures, trek to stunning waterfalls and discover the Sukarara Weaving Village. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 Crisp white bedding with a vibrant yellow border and matching shams contrast the cool aquatic blues of a beachy bedroom. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025 Paddle through Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve and identify some of the common aquatic bird species native to Florida. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025 As aquatic ecologist Dania Albini explains, swimming in most rivers is increasingly dangerous due to sewage fungus and algal blooms. Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for aquatic 

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“Aquatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aquatic. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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