aquarium
noun
aquar·i·um
ə-ˈkwer-ē-əm 
plural aquariums or aquaria
ə-ˈkwer-ē-ə
1
: a container (such as a glass tank) or an artificial pond in which living aquatic animals or plants are kept
2
: an establishment where aquatic organisms are kept and exhibited
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The task of moving manatees is a mature specialty performed at several aquariums.
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Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2025
The Fort Worth Police Department has opened an investigation into claims of animal cruelty and neglect at SeaQuest aquarium.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
Her homes have featured such unique details as extensive butterfly decor, a pink chandelier, and a movie theater that doubles as an aquarium.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 3 Dec. 2024
The biggest ones offer everything from aquariums and museums to go kart tracks, ice rinks and even dinosaur skeletons.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2025
The Fort Worth Police Department has opened an investigation into claims of animal cruelty and neglect at SeaQuest aquarium.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
Her homes have featured such unique details as extensive butterfly decor, a pink chandelier, and a movie theater that doubles as an aquarium.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 3 Dec. 2024
The biggest ones offer everything from aquariums and museums to go kart tracks, ice rinks and even dinosaur skeletons.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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aquarium
noun
aquar·i·um
ə-ˈkwar-ē-əm
-ˈkwer-
plural aquariums or aquaria
-ē-ə
: a container (as a glass tank) in which living water animals or plants are kept
also
: an establishment where collections of such animals or plants are kept and shown
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