aquarium

noun

aquar·​i·​um ə-ˈkwer-ē-əm How to pronounce aquarium (audio)
plural aquariums or aquaria ə-ˈkwer-ē-ə How to pronounce aquarium (audio)
1
: a container (such as a glass tank) or an artificial pond in which living aquatic animals or plants are kept
2
: an establishment where aquatic organisms are kept and exhibited

Examples of aquarium in a Sentence

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The aquarium is open year-round and tickets are priced at $18 per adult and $12 per child (ages three to 11). Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024 This will help protect them from the possibility of severe flooding at the aquarium. NBC News, 9 Oct. 2024 As Milton rapidly approaches the region, the aquarium is expecting the first floor could take on a lot of water and officials are working to ensure the animals are safe. Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2024 Photo : Yann Ippolito The dining room boasts a 1,000-gallon aquarium. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aquarium 

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of aquatic vivarium

First Known Use

circa 1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of aquarium was circa 1847

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“Aquarium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aquarium. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

aquarium

noun
aquar·​i·​um ə-ˈkwar-ē-əm How to pronounce aquarium (audio)
-ˈkwer-
plural aquariums or aquaria
-ē-ə
: a container (as a glass tank) in which living water animals or plants are kept
also : an establishment where collections of such animals or plants are kept and shown
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