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
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One of my favorite editorials was inspired by a trip to the aquarium.
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Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
And a wall-size aquarium with tropical fish that delights youngsters.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
Like in the Orlando aquarium, the path through the Polk County attraction meanders through several environments, building up to a walk-through tunnel with 180-degree views of Sea Life inhabitants and the grand finale theme park under the sea scene.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
The agency provides financial support to a wide array of cultural and educational institutions, including art, science and history museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens and historic sites.
—Devon Akmon, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
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Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
And a wall-size aquarium with tropical fish that delights youngsters.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
Like in the Orlando aquarium, the path through the Polk County attraction meanders through several environments, building up to a walk-through tunnel with 180-degree views of Sea Life inhabitants and the grand finale theme park under the sea scene.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
The agency provides financial support to a wide array of cultural and educational institutions, including art, science and history museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens and historic sites.
—Devon Akmon, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Aquarium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aquarium. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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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
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