aquascape
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈækwəˌskeɪp/
KK: /ˈækwəˌskeɪp/
noun
Definition
A design or arrangement of plants, rocks, and other elements in an aquarium to create a beautiful underwater scene.
Example
The aquascape in her aquarium was filled with vibrant plants and carefully placed stones.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about creating an aquascape for your fish tank?
I have, but I’m not sure where to start with it.
It’s actually really fun to design an aquascape with plants and rocks!
That sounds cool! I might give it a try this weekend.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
landscape
seascape
waterscape
Antonyms
desert
barren
dryness
verb
Definition
To design and arrange plants, rocks, and other elements in an underwater environment, typically in an aquarium.
Example
She loves to aquascape her aquarium with beautiful plants and stones.
Tense Forms
Past: aquascaped
Past Participle: aquascaped
Conversation
I’ve been thinking about how to aquascape my new aquarium.
That sounds like a fun project! Do you have a plan?
Yeah, I want to create a little underwater garden with plants and rocks.
Root Explanation
Aquascape is formed from "aqua" (from Latin "aqua", meaning water) and "scape" (from Old English "sceap", meaning shape or view). The word refers to a view or arrangement of water, typically in a decorative setting such as an aquarium or water garden.
Memory Tip
Think of 'aqua' meaning water and 'scape' meaning shape or view — this helps you remember that aquascape refers to a beautiful arrangement or view of water.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.