Synonyms for

Aquarium

Verb / ʌˈkweri:ʌm / Another word for aquarium — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An aquarium is a clear container filled with water where people keep fish and other aquatic animals.

Synonyms & similar words

marinemuseum fishtank Fishbowl Terrarium Vivarium Zoo Menagerie Oceanarium Seaquarium

Synonyms by register

Formal

vivarium aquatic exhibit marine exhibit

Informal

fish tank tank

Literary

water world aquatic realm

Antonyms

desert dryness arid land barrenness wasteland

Common collocations

  • public aquarium
  • home aquarium
  • saltwater aquarium
  • freshwater aquarium
  • aquarium fish
  • aquarium plants
  • aquarium hobby
  • visit an aquarium

Word family

noun aquarium
adjective aquarial

Usage note

An aquarium is specifically a container for aquatic life. While 'vivarium' can also refer to a habitat for land animals, 'aquarium' is exclusively for water-dwelling creatures.

Example sentences

  1. The aquarium has many different kinds of fish.
  2. We visited the aquarium for my birthday.
  3. I want to get an aquarium for my pet fish.
  4. The aquarium was full of beautiful colors.
  5. The aquarium was so big, we didn't have time to see everything.

Quotes

  • An aquarium is a theatre. The people are the actors, the lighting is the scenery, and the animals are the colour.
  • I love going to the aquarium to watch all the different fish swim around.
  • The aquarium is a magical place where you can see creatures from the deep sea up close.

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