First Known Use: circa 1847
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aquarium
noun aquar·i·um \ə-ˈkwer-ē-əm\
: a glass or plastic container in which fish and other water animals and plants can live
: a building people can visit to see water animals and plants
plural aquar·i·ums or -ia \-ē-ə\
Full Definition of AQUARIUM
1
: a container (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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Origin of AQUARIUM
probably alteration of aquatic vivarium
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aquarium
noun aquar·i·um \ə-ˈkwer-ē-əm\
Definition of AQUARIUM for Kids
1
: a container (as a tank or bowl) in which fish and other water animals and plants can live
2
: a building in which water animals or water plants are exhibited
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