Aquarium

Pronunciation: /əˈkwɛəriəm/

Definitions of aquarium

noun a building containing tanks or pools of water for keeping aquatic animals and plants

Example Sentences

A1 I visited the aquarium with my family.

A2 The aquarium had a variety of colorful fish.

B1 The aquarium offers guided tours for visitors.

B2 The aquarium's conservation efforts are commendable.

C1 The aquarium's marine life exhibits are both educational and entertaining.

C2 The aquarium's research programs contribute to marine biology advancements.

Examples of aquarium in a Sentence

formal The aquarium is home to a variety of marine species from around the world.

informal Let's go check out the cool fish at the aquarium!

slang The aquarium is lit with all the colorful fish swimming around.

figurative Her mind was like an aquarium, filled with thoughts swimming around.

Grammatical Forms of aquarium

• past tense: visited
• plural: aquariums
• comparative: more aquarium
• superlative: most aquarium
• present tense: visit
• future tense: will visit
• perfect tense: have visited
• continuous tense: is visiting
• singular: aquarium
• positive degree: aquarium
• infinitive: to visit
• gerund: visiting
• participle: visited

Origin and Evolution of aquarium

First Known Use: 1846 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aquarium' originates from the Latin word 'aquarius' meaning 'pertaining to water' or 'water bearer'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'aquarium' was first used in 1846 to describe a glass tank or container in which aquatic plants and animals are kept for display or study. Over time, the word has evolved to also refer to public spaces where aquatic life is exhibited for the public's enjoyment and education.