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- [uh-kwair-ee-uh m]
- /əˈkwɛər i əm/
- /əˈkweə.ri.əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-kwair-ee-uh m]
- /əˈkwɛər i əm/
Definitions of aquarium word
- countable noun aquarium An aquarium is a building, often in a zoo, where fish and underwater animals are kept. 3
- countable noun aquarium An aquarium is a glass tank filled with water, in which people keep fish. 3
- noun aquarium a tank, bowl, or pool in which aquatic animals and plants are kept for pleasure, study, or exhibition 3
- noun aquarium a building housing a collection of aquatic life, as for exhibition 3
- noun aquarium a tank, usually with glass sides, or a pool, bowl, etc. for keeping live water animals and water plants 3
- noun aquarium a building where such collections are exhibited 3
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Origin of aquarium
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; blend of Latin aquārius of or for water (aqu(a) water + -ārius -ary) and vivarium; cf. -arium
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Parts of speech for Aquarium
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aquarium popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
aquarium usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aquarium
noun aquarium
- fishbowl — a glass bowl for goldfish, snails, etc.
adjective aquarium
- safari park — a parklike zoo in which wild animals are allowed to roam free in an environment designed to resemble their natural habitat and are observed by visitors riding through the park in cars or buses; animal park.
- menagerie — a collection of wild or unusual animals, especially for exhibition.
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