terrarium

as in aquarium
a glass or plastic box that is used for growing plants or keeping small animals indoors

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Recent Examples of terrarium For a small terrarium with three plants on her desk in her windowless office, Tuttle outfits an adjustable desk lamp with an LED bulb and places it 6 to 12 inches from the plants. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025 Mon Mothma has to sit in a terrarium with everybody watching her every minute all the time. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 May 2025 When: 11am-9pm daily, April 3-9 Cost: Free to attend, $5 to enter the butterfly tent and $30 for a special terrarium workshop Saturday. Erin Alberty, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025 In the lobby, my eyes were drawn to the terrarium at the check-in desk. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for terrarium
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Noun
  • Sharks in public aquariums have demonstrated remarkable intelligence and willingness to work with their caretakers.
    Hans Walters, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
  • Watch a live feeding demonstration in LEC’s saltwater aquarium and learn about the diets and behaviors of marine animal ambassadors and their importance in the ecosystem.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2025
Noun
  • Multiple animals were also found in cages inside the home, malnourished and living in their own feces, police said.
    Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
  • No human being should be kept in a steaming hot cage with countless other inmates while deprived of proper sanitation and medical care.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025

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“Terrarium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrarium. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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