aquat·ic
ə-ˈkwä-tik 
-ˈkwa-
-ˈkwa-
1
: growing or living in or frequenting water
aquatic mosquito larvae
2
: taking place in or on water
aquatic sports
1
: an aquatic animal or plant
2
Examples of aquatic in a Sentence
Adjective
a lifelong fascination with sharks and other fearsome aquatic creatures
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Lex Harvey, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
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Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 23 July 2024
Other developments she’s overseen include the Highlands of Elgin Golf Course, Bowes Creek Golf Course, the aquatics centers at Lords Park and Wing Park, and Hawthorn Hill Nature Center.
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Adjective
As of early Tuesday, more than 300 officers, specialists, tactical units and aquatic search teams were searching the surrounding area of the hotel for any information about the woman’s whereabouts, according to a post on social media by Dominican Republic National Police.
—Lex Harvey, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Though this is definitely more of a masculine fragrance, anyone who enjoys a crisp, light aquatic scent will appreciate this eau de toilette from Maison Margiela.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
The aquatics center would go on nearby green space and connect to a new community center.
—Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 23 July 2024
Other developments she’s overseen include the Highlands of Elgin Golf Course, Bowes Creek Golf Course, the aquatics centers at Lords Park and Wing Park, and Hawthorn Hill Nature Center.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Aquatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aquatic. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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aquatic
1 of 2 adjective
aquat·ic
ə-ˈkwät-ik
-ˈkwat-
-ˈkwat-
1
: growing or living in or often found in water
aquatic animals
2
: performed in or on water
aquatic sports
aquatic
2 of 2 noun
: an aquatic animal or plant
Medical Definition
aquatic
adjective
aquat·ic
ə-ˈkwät-ik
-ˈkwat-
-ˈkwat-
: growing or living in or frequenting water
aquatic mosquito larvae
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