Meaning & use

aquamarine

noun·Everyday

A pale blue-green gemstone, or the color resembling it.

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Her engagement ring featured a pale aquamarine surrounded by tiny diamonds.

The walls were painted aquamarine to echo the color of the nearby sea.

A note on using this word

Aquamarine names both the gem itself and the light blue-green color associated with it.

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2. adjective

Of a pale blue-green color, like the gemstone of the same name.

The tropical water looked aquamarine under the bright midday sun.

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