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Definition of aqua

aqua

/ˈɑː.kwə/
a · qua
Plural:aquas
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aqua Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having a light bluish-green or greenish-blue color, resembling clear tropical water.

Example

"She wore a flowing aqua dress that matched the clear summer sky."

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• noun

1

A light bluish-green or greenish-blue color, similar to aquamarine or cyan.

Example

"The interior designer chose shades of coral and aqua for the coastal cottage."

2

Water or an aqueous solution, especially when listed as an ingredient in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or chemistry.

Example

"If you check the label on the moisturizer, aqua is listed as the primary ingredient."

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• Nearby Words

apure
apurean
apurimac
aqua
aquaculture
aquaerobics
aquafarming

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from the Latin word 'aqua', meaning 'water', which also gave rise to the color sense in the early 20th century as a shortening of 'aquamarine'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aqua. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aqua
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