aqua
AK-wuh
Aqua (noun) means a greenish-blue colour, similar to turquoise. Example: “The pool tiles were a bright aqua.”
noun
1
A greenish-blue colour, similar to turquoise.
"The pool tiles were a bright aqua."
"Ms. Rockburne, with help from a team of artists, is working on a gargantuan mural of deep blues, shimmering aquas and luminous gold leaf that is headed for the American Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica."
— Patricia Cohen, Employing Art Along With Ambassadors (2009)
adj
1
Of a greenish-blue colour.
"She wore an aqua dress to the party."
How to use aqua
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA blue-green colour named after water; also used in compounds like aquarium and aquatic.
Common pairings
aqua blue
aqua colour
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Word forms
- Plural
- aquas, aquae
- Comparative
- more aqua
- Superlative
- most aqua
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Etymology
From Latin aqua, "water" — the colour sense developed because it resembles the blue-green of clear water.
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What does “aqua” mean?
The word “aqua” means a greenish-blue colour, similar to turquoise. In plain terms, a blue-green colour named after water; also used in compounds like aquarium and aquatic.
How do you pronounce “aqua”?
“Aqua” is pronounced AK-wuh (/ˈækwə/ in IPA).
How do you use “aqua” in a sentence?
Here is “aqua” used in a sentence: “The pool tiles were a bright aqua.”
What part of speech is “aqua”?
Depending on how it is used, “aqua” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “aqua” come from?
The word “aqua” comes from Latin. From Latin aqua, "water" — the colour sense developed because it resembles the blue-green of clear water.
Is “aqua” a common word?
“Aqua” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “aqua” have?
“Aqua” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a greenish-blue colour, similar to turquoise.
