aquariums

variants or aquaria
Definition of aquariumsnext
plural of aquarium

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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
  • These are not points of pride on this record, but grim conditions that become their own cages.
    Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
  • In our modern egg factories, most laying hens live in cages that measure just under eight inches on a side.
    Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • One false move can lead to trouble, and it hap-pens sooner or later to just about everybody who handles these reptiles.
    Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Or shop for stationery at Itoya, with three stories of pens, cards, and elegant paper goods.
    Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 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
  • At its heart is a magnificent wooden lodge—the second-largest west of the Mississippi—with a sprawling wraparound deck overlooking horse pastures and corrals.
    Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Volunteers can help with cleaning and refilling animals’ water, feeding animals and cleaning corrals.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Lawrence, who’s 6-foot-4, 253 pounds, played his entire collegiate career at UCF.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The robot stands about 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs around 176 pounds (80 kilograms), and operates for 8 to 16 hours on a single charge.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026

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“Aquariums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aquariums. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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