aquariums

variants or aquaria
Definition of aquariumsnext
plural of aquarium

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of aquariums Accredited aquariums, such as the Seattle Aquarium, breed the sharks in captivity, according to the aquarium’s website. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aquariums
Noun
  • That’s why the Padres’ hitters have made a point of having their machines fire baseballs at the top and low points of their zones in the cages in Peoria.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
  • With the new-old wallpaper intact, Adams estimates that guests can count about 11,055 bird cages throughout the theater.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Other items also needed are chocolates, mints, note pads, pens, socks, shower slippers and a few coins for good luck.
    Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Add legs, eyes, and noses to the fingerprint caterpillars with paint pens.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Low-growing spike moss (Selaginella) with its cushion of lacy green leaves and stems is ideal for holiday terrariums and tablescapes.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Volunteers can help with cleaning and refilling animals’ water, feeding animals and cleaning corrals.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The camera then cuts to shots — filmed by Jelly — of the couple’s pet cows, Crunch and S’more, escaping their corrals and running around as helpers try to get them back inside.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Donors must be at least 17 years old in most states (or 16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
  • But that figure is 20 pounds (9 kilograms) per person in Africa and less than 2 pounds (1 kilogram) per capita.
    Adam Charles Simon, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026

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“Aquariums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aquariums. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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