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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During my stay, afternoons included everything from salsa lessons and aqua aerobics to aquatic Olympics and, yes, bingo. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 The children’s splash park has eight aqua spray water jets, four waterslides and a giant splash bucket, while the family water park has a 241-foot waterslide, a 224-foot closed tube waterslide, and a 291-foot raft slide. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Savvy hikers carry at least 2 to 3 liters of aqua per person for front-country hikes, and 4 or more for backcountry excursions. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026 Willis flashed his sense of humor after being asked about his aqua cleats. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 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

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The first known use of aqua was in the 14th century

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“Aqua.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aqua. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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