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
  • Just beyond the resort gates, the Land of Legends awaits—a nearby fantasy theme park with rollercoasters, aquariums, and a daily dolphin show (with free access and a complimentary shuttle for guests staying at The Crown).
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • According to the mother, Britney Taryn, her son has been visiting the aquarium for at least four years.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Support tall and vining vegetables with cages, stakes or trellises to prevent crop loss.
    Tina Chen, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
  • For annuals that are top-heavy, add support with bamboo stakes or wire cages to keep the garden looking its best.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Terrarium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrarium. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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