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Term: Aquarium

Description:

An aquarium is a transparent container, often made of glass or acrylic, in which aquatic organisms are kept for display and observation. It can vary in size and design, from small fish tanks to large public facilities housing a wide range of marine life.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A glass tank for keeping fish and other aquatic organisms.

I love watching the colorful fish swim gracefully in my aquarium.

Sense 2:

Noun: A large facility that houses various marine creatures for public viewing.

We spent the entire day exploring the fascinating exhibits at the city aquarium.

Sense 3:

Noun: A tank or enclosure for aquatic plants or invertebrates, often smaller in size.

The elegant shrimp gracefully glided through the lush plants in its aquarium.

Sense 4:

Adjective: Pertaining to or relating to an aquarium.

The aquarium industry is continuously evolving and introducing innovative technologies.

Sense 5:

Verb: To place or keep something in an aquarium.

I am planning to aquarium some beautiful tropical fish in my living room.