aquatic
living or growing in water
Living or growing in water, not on land.
aquatic [animal/plant/species/life]
- Many aquatic animals have gills that allow them to breathe underwater.
- Rice is one of the few aquatic plants that is widely grown as a crop.
- The lake supports a rich variety of aquatic life.
- Pollution can quickly destroy delicate aquatic ecosystems.
- Scientists are studying how climate change affects aquatic species in coastal rivers.
- Frogs start their life as aquatic animals.
- We looked at small aquatic plants in the pond.
- Fish are aquatic animals that live in water.
- The river is home to many aquatic species.
- Birds eat insects and other small aquatic life near the water.
relating to water or water activities
About water places or sports and exercise in water.
aquatic [sports/center/activity/environment]
- The hotel has an aquatic center with several swimming pools and slides.
- Swimming and water polo are popular aquatic sports in the Olympics.
- The city offers aquatic exercise classes for seniors at the community pool.
- The new park includes an aquatic playground for young children.
- Researchers are testing how chemicals affect aquatic environments near urban areas.
- My son loves aquatic sports like swimming.
- We went to the city aquatic center on Saturday.
- She does aquatic exercise in the pool twice a week.
- The town is building a new aquatic facility.
- They study fish in different aquatic environments.
a water-living plant or animal
An animal or plant that lives in water.
[an] aquatic [verb/be] [description]
- The pond is full of tiny aquatics that are only visible under a microscope.
- She specializes in aquatics, especially freshwater plants.
- Many aquatics cannot survive if the water temperature rises too high.
- The museum has a display of preserved aquatics from local rivers.
- Some aquatics are too small to see with your eyes.
- The scientist studies aquatics in the lake.
- These aquatics live only in clean water.
- We found several new aquatics in the river sample.
- Base: aquatic
- Base: aquatic
- Plural: aquatics
aquatic animals
1animals that live in water
Animals that live in water for most or all of their lives.
- Dolphins, fish, and crabs are all aquatic animals.
- Some aquatic animals can survive in both fresh and salt water.
- Children learned about different aquatic animals at the aquarium.
aquatic center
1public swimming pool facility
A public place with swimming pools and other water areas for sports and fun.
- The city aquatic center will be closed for repairs next month.
- We take the kids to the aquatic center every Saturday.
- The new aquatic center includes a lap pool and a children’s splash area.
aquatic ecosystem
1an ecosystem in water
A community of plants and animals that live together in a water environment.
- Climate change is already affecting aquatic ecosystems worldwide.
- Pollution can quickly damage fragile aquatic ecosystems.
- Wetlands are important aquatic ecosystems that support many bird species.
aquatic environment
1natural water environment
A natural place made of water where plants and animals live, like a river, lake, or sea.
- Many chemicals are dangerous when they enter aquatic environments.
- The park protects both land habitats and aquatic environments.
- Students compared aquatic environments in freshwater and saltwater areas.
aquatic exercise
1exercise done in water
Exercise you do in water, usually in a pool, often for health or therapy.
- Aquatic exercise is recommended for people with joint pain.
- The gym offers aquatic exercise classes three times a week.
- She chose aquatic exercise because it is low impact.
aquatic life
1living things that live in water
All plants and animals that live in water.
- The river is so polluted that most aquatic life has disappeared.
- Warmer oceans are changing aquatic life around the world.
- The new dam could harm aquatic life downstream.
aquatic plants
1plants that live in water
Plants that grow in water instead of on dry land.
- We studied different aquatic plants found in the lake.
- Aquatic plants provide food and shelter for many fish.
- The pond is covered with green aquatic plants in summer.
aquatic sports
1sports done in water
Sports that people do in or on water, like swimming or water polo.
- Swimming and diving are the most popular aquatic sports at the Olympics.
- The club offers a range of aquatic sports for children and adults.
- She prefers aquatic sports because they are easier on her joints.