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

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This set includes the white truffle spray serum, double serum & cream, 2-in-1 aqua serum, intense cream and all-in-one serum spray. Anna Haines, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 Walshe appeared in court on Monday wearing glasses, a blue suit with an aqua tie, and a white dress shirt, and his hands were shackled. Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024 The pair also kicked off the season on a high at the Governors Awards, where Ronan wore a light aqua Louis Vuitton column dress with a tactile bodice. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024 To counteract the exfoliation, a trio of hyaluronic acid, aqua ceramide, and vitamin nourish and hydrates the skin. Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 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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“Aqua.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aqua. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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

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