aquat·ic
ə-ˈkwä-tik 
-ˈkwa-
-ˈkwa-
1
: growing or living in or frequenting water
aquatic mosquito larvae
2
: taking place in or on water
aquatic sports
1
: an aquatic animal or plant
2
Examples of aquatic in a Sentence
Adjective
a lifelong fascination with sharks and other fearsome aquatic creatures
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Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources began a series of reintroduction efforts in the 1990s, and over the past three decades, Hoosiers have spotted the small semi-aquatic mammals in almost every corner of Indiana and elsewhere in Marion County.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
That year saw the Olympic debuts of equestrian sports, women’s aquatics, and the nation of Japan.
—Amy Crawford, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The fish eat weeds and other aquatic plants that could clog water intake equipment.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources began a series of reintroduction efforts in the 1990s, and over the past three decades, Hoosiers have spotted the small semi-aquatic mammals in almost every corner of Indiana and elsewhere in Marion County.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
Those include a gymnasium, aquatics center, improving safety and accessibility, and - pickleball.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
That year saw the Olympic debuts of equestrian sports, women’s aquatics, and the nation of Japan.
—Amy Crawford, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Aquatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aquatic. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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aquatic
1 of 2 adjective
aquat·ic
ə-ˈkwät-ik
-ˈkwat-
-ˈkwat-
1
: growing or living in or often found in water
aquatic animals
2
: performed in or on water
aquatic sports
aquatic
2 of 2 noun
: an aquatic animal or plant
Medical Definition
aquatic
adjective
aquat·ic
ə-ˈkwät-ik
-ˈkwat-
-ˈkwat-
: growing or living in or frequenting water
aquatic mosquito larvae
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