aquarium

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aquar·i·um | \ ə-ˈkwer-ē-əm

plural aquariums or aquaria\ ə-ˈkwer-ē-ə

Definition of aquarium

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

Examples of aquarium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some people thought the aquarium’s whales were fake, clockwork contraptions in rubber suits. — Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, "Tragic tale of the whales displayed at a Cincinnati resort in 1877," 25 Apr. 2021 The aquarium is currently open to the public with mask-wearing and 30-minute time slots to ensure reduced capacity. — Theresa Machemer, Smithsonian Magazine, "Otters at Georgia Aquarium Test Positive for Coronavirus," 22 Apr. 2021 And this aquarium isn’t just creatures and letters. — oregonlive, "Portland artist Mike Bennett is making his yard into a ‘magical’ aquarium alphabet this spring," 19 Apr. 2021 The aquarium is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Susan Glaser, cleveland, "Spring break ideas 2021: Cleveland-area suggestions for a much-needed day(s) off," 16 Mar. 2021 There's Greta getting high for the first time in an aquarium along with Riley and Chester. — Kyle Fowle, EW.com, "Generation recap: A lighter, funnier take on HBO’s typical teen drama," 12 Mar. 2021 The aquarium will show the documentary for free virtually on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Anyone who wants to watch can register here. — Cameron Fields, cleveland, "NFL Draft to host plethora of community events in Cleveland: See the list," 21 Apr. 2021 The aquarium said the decision to test the otters was made based on the clinical signs in the group. — Nancy Clanton, ajc, "Georgia Aquarium’s otters test positive for virus that causes COVID-19," 19 Apr. 2021 These animals do not have direct contact with guests and have always been separated from them by acrylic barriers, the aquarium said. — Rachel Trent, CNN, "Otters at Georgia Aquarium test positive for coronavirus," 19 Apr. 2021

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