aquarium

[uh-kwair-ee-uhm]

noun

plural

aquariums, aquaria 

1. a glass-sided tank, bowl, or the like, in which fish or other living aquatic animals or plants are kept.

2. a building or institution in which fish or other aquatic animals or plants are kept for exhibit, study, etc.

aquarium

/ əˈkwɛərɪəm /

noun

1. a tank, bowl, or pool in which aquatic animals and plants are kept for pleasure, study, or exhibition

2. a building housing a collection of aquatic life, as for exhibition

Other Word Forms

• aquarial adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of aquarium¹

1840–50; blend of Latin aquārius of or for water ( aqu ( a ) water + -ārius -ary ) and vivarium; -arium

Word History and Origins

Origin of aquarium¹

C19: from Latin aquārius relating to water, on the model of _vivarium

Example Sentences

The entertainment company runs attractions including museums of oddities and aquariums around the world.

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He mentions The Deep, an award-winning aquarium, and the city's free museums, which "are great places to go with the kids".

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The aquarium, owned by Merlin Entertainments, opened its first penguin exhibit in May 2011, introducing 10 gentoo penguins from Edinburgh Zoo.

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“Swifties, you truly walk the talk,” the aquarium said in a post on its website announcing the new campaign.

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Outside London, Sir Terry also built Hull's striking aquarium, The Deep, jutting out over the Humber like a strangely angular boat; and the eclectic collection of buildings known as The Centre for Life in Newcastle.

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