aquamarine

[ˌækwəməˈriːn]

aquamarine Definition

a pale blue or greenish-blue transparent precious stone, a variety of beryl.

Using aquamarine: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aquamarine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wore a necklace with an aquamarine pendant.

  • Example

    The ring was set with a large aquamarine stone.

  • Example

    He gave her a pair of aquamarine earrings for her birthday.

Phrases with aquamarine

  • a pale blue color resembling the color of the gemstone aquamarine

    Example

    The walls of the bedroom were painted in a soothing aquamarine blue.

  • water that is a pale blue or greenish-blue color, similar to the color of the gemstone aquamarine

    Example

    The boat sailed through the aquamarine waters of the Caribbean.

  • eyes that are a pale blue or greenish-blue color, similar to the color of the gemstone aquamarine

    Example

    Her aquamarine eyes sparkled in the sunlight.

Origins of aquamarine

from Latin 'aqua marina', meaning 'sea water'

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Summary: aquamarine in Brief

'Aquamarine' [ˌækwəməˈriːn] is a pale blue or greenish-blue transparent precious stone, a variety of beryl. It is often used in jewelry, as in 'She wore a necklace with an aquamarine pendant.' The term can also be used to describe colors and shades, such as 'aquamarine blue,' and 'aquamarine waters.'