aquarium

noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A transparent tank or container filled with water in which fish and other aquatic animals and plants are kept.

  2. 2.

    A building or institution where aquatic animals are kept and displayed to the public.

Related words

See also: fish, marine, tank

Etymology

From Latin aquarium "a watering place for cattle," neuter of aquarius "pertaining to water," from aqua "water." The modern sense developed in the 19th century.