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
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
As of this year's stocktake, Sea Life aquariums counted more than 30,000 sea creatures across 11 centres in the UK.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2025
Kate led them into an even larger chamber, lined with more aquariums.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
