Meaning & Definition of word "Aquarium"
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Aquarium
/əˈkwɛəriəm/
noun:
- 1. A transparent tank of water for keeping fish and other aquatic animals and plants.
- Example: The children were fascinated by the colorful fish in the large aquarium.
- 2. A building or establishment that houses aquatic animals and plants for public display.
- Example: We visited the aquarium to learn more about marine life and conservation.
- 3. A receptacle for keeping live aquatic plants or animals.
- Example: He set up a small aquarium in his living room to house tropical fish.
Etymology
From Latin 'aqua' meaning water, and 'arium' a suffix indicating a place.
Common Phrases and Expressions
aquarium maintenance:
The process of cleaning and caring for an aquarium and its inhabitants.
home aquarium:
A personal aquarium set up in a home for recreation.
public aquarium:
An aquarium operated for public education and entertainment.
Related Words
aquatic:
Relating to water.
hydrology:
The study of water.
ichthyology:
The branch of zoology concerned with fishes.
Slang Meanings of aquarium
Meaning: Fishbowl
Example Sentence: He lives in a fishbowl with all his tropical fish.
Meaning: The tank
Example Sentence: That guy's fast, he really swims like he's in the tank.