Aquarium

usgb/əˈkweriəm/
noun

A tank filled with water for keeping live fish, underwater animals or plants.

We spent the whole day visiting the local aquarium.
Visual representation of "aquarium" - A tank filled with water for keeping live fish, underwater animals or plants.

Often appears as...

  • visit an aquarium
  • aquarium fish
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Home Context

The word 'aquarium' often refers to smaller tanks in homes or schools, not just big exhibits.

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Jake cleaned the algae off the sides of his home aquarium.
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Hobby Related

Aquariums are popular with fishkeeping enthusiasts; hobby-specific terminology may be used.

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Her latest aquarium setup includes rare tropical fish.
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Scientific Study

Researchers and scientists use aquariums for studying aquatic life in a controlled environment.

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The marine biologist used a small aquarium for the experiment.
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