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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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 Pool classes include aqua awakening, a floating casino, aqua gym, or volleyball on the beach. Miriam Porter, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 Not to forget the aqua blue touch that completes the overall look. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025 Bold colors were a dominant theme across all shows, with striking shades of red, blue, pink, green and orange — turquoise and aqua at Willy Chavarria, soft pinks at Dries Van Noten — proving that color is more present than ever in menswear. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Aqua.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aqua. Accessed 7 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

More from Merriam-Webster on aqua

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!