aquarium

noun

aquar·​i·​um ə-ˈkwer-ē-əm 

plural aquariums or aquaria ə-ˈkwer-ē-ə 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

To help improve Charlotte's swimming habits, the aquarium teamed up with 3D printing solutions company Adia to help create a new harness for his shell, which New Balance Athletics partially designed, reports WTNH. —Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024

The aquarium has pushed back against criticism, saying that the tigers are well cared for and that the aquarium is accredited by organizations like the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. —Shafaq Patel, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024

This was just in time for lots of people to dress up as the aquarium for Halloween. —The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024

Heading to a science museum, aquarium, or history museum is a great way to spend a chilly day indoors without staying home. —Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of aquatic vivarium

First Known Use

circa 1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing aquarium

• tropical aquarium

Kids Definition

aquarium

noun

aquar·​i·​um ə-ˈkwar-ē-əm 

-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