terrarium
noun
a vivarium for land animals (distinguished from aquarium).
terrariums
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pluralof terrarium.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"They're quite territorial so we keep them in their own terrariums and we keep the room very humid to mimic their natural environment," Prof Woods explained.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026
To do so, the researchers fed the terrariums with half a teaspoon of fruit flies and recorded their hunting.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2024
Unweaned kittens rest inside terrariums at the Best Friends Animal Society shelter in April 2017 in Mission Hills, California.
From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2024
Mature examples will be displayed in pots, and terrariums and many will be available to buy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2022
Sophia is peering into two flower terrariums, tapping her fingers against the glass.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
