C1nounnaturehome
US/əˈkwer.i.əm/
UK/əˈkweə.ri.əm/
a glass tank for keeping fish and other water animals, or a building where people go to see them
In context
We took the children to the aquarium in Nha Trang to see the sharks.
My son keeps goldfish in a small aquarium in his bedroom.
The aquarium runs programs that teach visitors about sea turtles.
Words that go with aquarium
adjective + noun
- public aquariumThe city's new public aquarium has a glass tunnel under the water.
- freshwater aquariumGuppies are easy to keep in a freshwater aquarium.
noun + noun
- aquarium fishMany aquarium fish are caught on wild reefs.
- home aquariumA home aquarium needs a filter and regular cleaning.
verb + noun
- visit the aquariumSchools often visit the aquarium to learn about sea life.