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terrarium

noun

Definition of terrarium

as in aquarium

a glass or plastic box that is used for growing plants or keeping small animals indoors

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Recent Examples of terrarium At the end of an illuminated hallway, mirrored automatic doors open onto the dining room, a warren of reflective surfaces, terrariums, and—true to the Korean steakhouse concept—sizzling meat. — Margaret Borden, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026 The transformations are meant to render the pavilion into a building-sized Wardian case, a Victorian-era terrarium used to transport foreign plants across the British Empire. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026 Even the private dining room, which can expand to 24 seats with a patio on University Avenue, is unique, with a state-of-the-art glass terrarium-style floor over a desertscape of sand, moss, rocks, and other natural elements. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Samaa is a beautiful all-day diner filled with vases of bui (desert cotton), willow wood lamps from Kashmir, Channapatna toys, and exquisitely layered terrariums created from leftover construction material. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for terrarium

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Another living feature is the striking aquarium on the lower deck.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 June 2026
Now that this international sports event has taken over the city, the aquarium wanted to get involved.

— Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026

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In summer 2026, fashion brands are offering less and less chunky sandals and instead leaning into minimalist cage-toe designs and thin ankle straps that delicately wrap around the foot.

— René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 2026
Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race in Washington and past events including a UFC Freedom 250 cage-fighting event June 14.

— Josh Meyer, USA Today, 2 July 2026

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