aqua

noun

ˈä-kwə How to pronounce aqua (audio)
also
ˈa- How to pronounce aqua (audio)
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

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Designed to feel more like island residential living, all accommodations include a kitchen, in-unit washer and dryer, and private outdoor space set against a palette of deep earth tones and splashes of aqua blue. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Layers of sky, cobalt, and aqua blend seamlessly together, while crisp outlines around each aura add extra definition and dimension. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 30 July 2026 In June 2025, Kate joined the ceremonial parade for Trooping the Colour in an aqua dress coat with ivory lapels by Catherine Walker. — Zoe Kaplan, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Daughter North was spotted, too (ahead of her Kimokawaii coheadlining tour), wearing long aqua blue braids, full makeup and chunky sneakers, holding a peace sign and sparkler. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 14 July 2026 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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