Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of aquariumsAccredited aquariums, such as the Seattle Aquarium, breed the sharks in captivity, according to the aquarium’s website.—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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.
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
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.
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