aquamarine

[ ak-wuh-muh-reen, ah-kwuh- ]

noun

1. a transparent, light-blue or greenish-blue variety of beryl, used as a gem.
2. light blue-green or greenish blue.

aquamarine

/ ˌækwəməˈriːn /

noun

1. a pale greenish-blue transparent variety of beryl used as a gemstone
2. 1. a pale blue to greenish-blue colour
   2. ( as adjective )

      an aquamarine dress

Word History and Origins

Origin of aquamarine¹

First recorded in 1590–1600, aquamarine is from Latin aqua marīna “sea water” (named from its color). See aqua, marine

Word History and Origins

Origin of aquamarine¹

C19: from New Latin aqua marīna, from Latin: sea water (referring to the gem's colour)

Example Sentences

There's Rosalia gifting Charli XCX a bouquet of cigarettes on her birthday, Addison Rae smoking not one but two at the same time in her music video Aquamarine, and the actor Paul Mescal saying he refused to give up smoking when getting into shape for Gladiator II.

From BBC

Far from a one-hit wonder, Levesque has been working steadily since her debut single, as a singer and actor, including in the films “Aquamarine” and “G.B.F.” and the show “All American.”

From Los Angeles Times

The area, known for a famous gorge and aquamarine waters, sits on several active faults.

From New York Times

Hualien County on Taiwan’s east coast is a scenic, sleepy tourist area tucked away from the island’s urban centers, with a famous gorge and aquamarine waters.

From New York Times

He was surrounded by a swarm of supporters in aquamarine T-shirts reading “I’m-migrant.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• blue-green
• olive