aquarium — a transparent tank of water in which fish and other water creatures and plants are kept
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a transparent tank of water in which fish and other water creatures and plants are kept
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkweriəm/
Example Sentences
- My goldfish keeps staring at me through the aquarium glass like I owe him money.
- The school aquarium became so dirty that even the fish started wearing masks.
- She spent hours at the aquarium, fascinated by the colorful coral reef display.
aquarium
NOUN[/əˈkweriəm/]
a transparent tank of water in which fish and other water creatures and plants are kept
a young girl points excitedly at colorful tropical fish swimming inside a large rectangular glass tank filled with clear water. Her father kneels beside her, helping her identify different species moving gracefully through the aquatic environment. The transparent walls of the tank reveal elaborate underwater decorations, plants, and multiple fish of various sizes and colors. Water bubbles rise from an air pump at the bottom while fish dart between coral formations and seaweed. The family watches in wonder as the contained underwater world thrives before their eyes. a transparent tank of water in which fish and other water creatures and plants are kept
From aquarium to terrarium, life finds its way!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin aqua, meaning 'water', the term aquarium was coined in mid-19th century Britain during the rise of domestic fish-keeping as a fashionable domestic practice. The word reflects the Victorian era's enthusiasm for observing and maintaining aquatic life in home environments.
Breakdown
aqua (water) + -arium (place for, container for). The suffix -arium is a Latin neuter noun ending denoting a place or receptacle designated for a particular purpose.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My goldfish keeps staring at me through the aquarium glass like I owe him money.”
“The school aquarium became so dirty that even the fish started wearing masks.”
“She spent hours at the aquarium, fascinated by the colorful coral reef display.”
“The hotel lobby featured a massive aquarium that guests loved to watch.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.