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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They are still my favorite fish to observe in aquariums or the ocean.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
Described by SeaWorld as “an unprecedented international whale rescue effort,” the goal is to safely relocate the animals to suitable facilities, including aquariums and marine parks as far away as Atlanta and Valencia, Spain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
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
Six beluga whales have arrived at aquariums in the United States after being moved from a closed Canadian marine park that could no longer care for the mammals.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Was she like Fred? I mean, did she always keep aquariums and hang out in gross places?”
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
