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 Choose a suitable vessel for your terrarium. Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025 For hardcore fans, the Collector’s Edition ($199.99) bundles the Tactical Edition with physical extras like a terrarium diorama of Snake’s iconic Virtuous Mission tree, replica FOX Unit patches, a retro-style metal game case, and a lanyard ID badge. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 Large terrariums, special heating and lighting equipment, specific substrates and cage decor can add up quickly. Samantha Winegarner, Mercury News, 8 July 2025 Curious kids can grow a terrarium environment from seed in only 3-4 days, thanks to quick-growing chia seeds and wheatgrass. Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for terrarium
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Noun
  • Scuba divers will transform the aquarium into an underwater pumpkin patch with their underwater pumpkin carving skills.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Other photos show Chopra Jonas and Jonas running after their daughter in clear water, and a video of Malti in an aquarium.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This thinking also came out in the cage match between Jordan and Marie, which was positioned as punishment for Jordan speaking out during the rally.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Having lived her life in a cage, Beverly initially struggled to walk far—managing only a few steps before sitting down.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025

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“Terrarium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrarium. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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