terrarium
noun
or terrariums
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A Terrarium at the Zoo
The turtle exhibit at a zoo is often in the form of a terrarium, as are some of the exhibits at a plant conservatory. In an ant terrarium, elementary-school students watch the ants dig their network of tunnels as if no one were watching. Terrariums try to create conditions as close as possible to a natural habitat. A covered terrarium can often sustain itself for months on the moisture trapped inside. But creating a good terrarium requires careful control not only of humidity but also of temperature, as well as good ventilation; the lighting should include the full spectrum of sunlight as well as a day-night regulator.
Examples of terrarium in a Sentence
Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Artists used everything from traditional fishbowl terrariums to more sophisticated Wardian cases, which were used to support a myriad of tropical plants, including begonias, gesneriads, and specialty carnivorous plants, says bunting.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
Partnering with local artists, she’s already planned a crafting series, a terrarium workshop and more for the year ahead.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Life advice Staying inside during the colder months can make your home feel like a little terrarium with its hot drinks and endless places to sit.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Terrarium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrarium. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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