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Definition of aquarium
aquariums
or-ia
\-ē-ə\1 : a container (such as a glass tank) or an artificial pond in which living aquatic animals or plants are kept
2 : an establishment where aquatic organisms are kept and exhibited
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Recent Examples of aquarium from the Web
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Entergy Giant Screen Theater Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St. The aquarium's in-house theater hosts regular screenings, with an emphasis on nature documentaries.
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By 2014, the aquarium idea was gone and frustration with attempts at a Walmart mounted.
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And, from the looks of it, a performance in an aquarium.
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His words accompany photographs, which appears to show a firefighter transfering an aquarium, into the hands of a resident of the house.
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Even the simple act of watching fish swim in an aquarium can lower blood pressure and heart rate.
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When not judging contests the mermaids are attending birthday parties and raising awareness about ocean conservation at local events and aquariums around the country.
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There is currently very little information about the status of soupfin shark stocks off the West Coast, according to the aquarium.
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The centerpiece of the room is its open kitchen and a 10,000-gallon catfish aquarium, but the real show is the panoramic view of the city from two glass observation decks.
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Origin and Etymology of aquarium
probably alteration of aquatic vivarium
AQUARIUM Defined for English Language Learners
aquarium
playDefinition of aquarium for English Language Learners
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: a glass or plastic container in which fish and other water animals and plants can live
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: a building people can visit to see water animals and plants
AQUARIUM Defined for Kids
aquarium
playDefinition of aquarium for Students
1 : a container (as a tank or bowl) in which fish and other water animals and plants can live
2 : a building in which water animals or water plants are exhibited
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See words that rhyme with aquarium Spanish Central: Translation of aquarium Nglish: Translation of aquarium for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of aquarium for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about aquarium
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