aquarium
noun
a glass-sided tank, bowl, or the like, in which fish or other living aquatic animals or plants are kept.
aquariums
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pluralof aquarium.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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At this rainforest-like indoor farm, where creatures such as coral, tropical fish and sea cucumbers inhabit different aquariums, Kinjo bred "miracle coral" with extra resistance to warmer water.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Wealthy homeowners are spending big to install and maintain aquariums that look like living, three-dimensional art pieces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026
The study analyzed records from 117 mammal species living in zoos and aquariums worldwide and combined them with a meta-analysis of 71 previously published studies.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 16, 2026
Zoos and aquariums will face a two-year timeline to adapt to the changes, which will also require them to improve conservation standards and safety measures when keeping dangerous animals.
From BBC ● May 24, 2025
“Was she like Fred? I mean, did she always keep aquariums and hang out in gross places?”
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
