as in underwater
living, lying, or occurring below the surface of the water a lifelong fascination with sharks and other fearsome aquatic creatures

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Recent Examples of aquatic Hoka Women’s Skyline-float X Hiking Shoes The Skyline-Float X hiking shoes are on sale for 20 percent off in a gorgeous color combination made of aquatic blues, light purple, and neon orange. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025 What percentage of aquatic life is believed to have been discovered already? Tricia Escobedo, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025 As of early Tuesday, more than 300 officers, specialists, tactical units and aquatic search teams were searching the surrounding area of the hotel for any information about the woman’s whereabouts, according to a post on social media by Dominican Republic National Police. Lex Harvey, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025 Though this is definitely more of a masculine fragrance, anyone who enjoys a crisp, light aquatic scent will appreciate this eau de toilette from Maison Margiela. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aquatic

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“Aquatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aquatic. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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