Meaning & use

aqua

noun·Everyday

A pale, greenish-blue color similar to the color of clear, shallow seawater.

See it in a sentence

She painted the bathroom walls a soft aqua to match the ocean-themed tiles.

The dress came in three shades: navy, aqua, and cream.

A note on using this word

Aqua also works as an adjective, as in 'an aqua swimsuit,' without any change in spelling.

Words with a similar meaning

turquoise

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Another way to use it

2. adjective

Of a pale, greenish-blue color.

The living room featured aqua curtains that brightened the whole space.

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