Definition

A container or place where live fish, plants, and other aquatic animals are kept for people to see.

Example

We visited the aquarium to see the colorful fish and sea turtles.

Conversation

Have you ever visited that new aquarium downtown?

Not yet, but I've heard it's amazing!

We should go together this weekend and check out the aquarium.

That sounds like a fun idea! I love seeing all the sea creatures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aquarium → It is formed from "aqua" (from Latin, meaning water) and "-arium" (from Latin, meaning a place for). The word "aquarium" refers to a place for water, specifically a container for aquatic life.

Memory Tip

Think of 'water' ('aqua') and a 'place for' ('-arium') to remember that an aquarium is a place for aquatic creatures.

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