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Aquarium

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A transparent tank or container filled with water in which fish and other aquatic animals and plants are kept for observation or display. Can also refer to a building housing such displays for public viewing.

The children pressed their faces against the glass at the aquarium to watch the sharks swim past.

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈkweriəm/

Syllables

a·quar·i·um

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Synonyms

fish tankmarine tankvivarium

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Wordle

Contains five vowels (A, UA, IU) with Q+U combination; watch for -IUM ending

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Scrabble

Worth 19 points; excellent with Q (10 points) and multiple vowels

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