Terrarium

usgb/tɛˈrɛr.i.əm/
noun

A glass container that is used for growing plants indoors, creating a mini ecosystem.

She created a beautiful terrarium filled with ferns and moss.
Visual representation of "terrarium" - A glass container that is used for growing plants indoors, creating a mini ecosystem.

Often appears as...

  • create a terrarium
  • grow plants in a terrarium

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mini ecosystem, plant container, glass garden

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Educational Tool

A terrarium can serve as an educational tool for illustrating how ecosystems work.

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A teacher uses it to show students how plants interact with their environment.
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Home Decor

Many people use terrariums as stylish home decor items.

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The terrarium added a touch of nature to her living room.
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Gardening Hobby

Terrarium making is a popular hobby for gardening enthusiasts.

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He spends weekends creating intricate terrariums.
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