Meaning & use
aqua
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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