Aquaphobia – Irrational fear of water and drowning

(Pronounced a-kwuh-foh-bee-uh)

To remember the definition of the word aquaphobia, use the following mnemonic:

Aquatic animals don't usually drink foamy beer (aquaphobia), but this one has an irrational fear of water and drowning. So he prefers to sit on the beach sipping one.

Examples of aquaphobia in a sentence

She developed aquaphobia and did not like to swim in water anymore.

He went snorkeling with his friends to overcome his aquaphobia.

They are not a very good swimmer because of their aquaphobia.