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UK//əˈkwɛə.ri.əm//US//əˈkwɛr.i.əm//

Meaning of Aquarium

A tank or building where aquatic animals and plants are kept for display and study.

In simple words: A place where fish and water animals are kept in tanks.

Aquarium in a sentence

  • The kids loved watching the sharks at the aquarium.
  • We visited the new aquarium downtown and saw a lot of exotic fish.
  • She set up an aquarium in her living room to keep tropical fish.
  • At the aquarium, we learned about the different species of turtles.
  • The aquarium's research helps conserve endangered marine life.

How to use Aquarium

Typically used in informal and formal contexts; appropriate when discussing marine life, education, or recreational activities.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'aqua' (water) + 'arium' (place) – a place for water life.

Related words

Collocations with Aquarium

  • visit an aquarium
  • aquarium exhibit
  • aquarium tank

Synonyms for Aquarium

  • fish tank
  • marine habitat
  • underwater display

Common mistakes with Aquarium

  • Confused with 'oceanarium', which is larger and focuses on marine mammals.
  • Incorrectly spelled as 'aquariam'.
  • Used in plural form ('aquariums') when referring to one.

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Frequently asked questions about Aquarium

What does Aquarium mean?

A place where fish and water animals are kept in tanks.

What is the definition of Aquarium?

A tank or building where aquatic animals and plants are kept for display and study.

How do you use Aquarium in a sentence?

The kids loved watching the sharks at the aquarium.

Can you give another example of Aquarium?

We visited the new aquarium downtown and saw a lot of exotic fish.

What are synonyms for Aquarium?

Common alternatives include fish tank, marine habitat, underwater display.

What words go with Aquarium?

It commonly pairs with visit an aquarium, aquarium exhibit, aquarium tank.

What are common mistakes when using Aquarium?

Confused with 'oceanarium', which is larger and focuses on marine mammals. Incorrectly spelled as 'aquariam'. Used in plural form ('aquariums') when referring to one.

How do you pronounce Aquarium?

US: //əˈkwɛr.i.əm//, UK: //əˈkwɛə.ri.əm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Aquarium?

Typically used in informal and formal contexts; appropriate when discussing marine life, education, or recreational activities.