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aquarium

Pronunciation: [əˈkwɛr.i.əm]

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Learn how to use aquarium in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “animal care”

(noun) a glass or plastic tank filled with water where fish and other water animals and plants are kept. It's like a little underwater world you can see and enjoy at home or in a public place.

Example

We have a big aquarium in our living room that holds colorful fish.

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The aquarium was empty because we forgot to fill it with water.

Example

What kind of fish do you want to put in your aquarium?

Context: “entertainment”

(noun) a place, often a large building, where people can go to see many different types of fish and sea creatures. It's like a zoo, but for animals that live in the water.

Example

We had so much fun visiting the aquarium and seeing the dolphins.

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The aquarium was closed for repairs, so we couldn't go inside.

Example

Which aquarium has the biggest collection of sea turtles?

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Pronunciation: [əˈkwɛr.i.əm]

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