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How do you spell Aquarium?

Correct spelling

aquarium

Think AQUA + RIUM: water place, like a stadium for fish.

Why is aquarium spelled this way?

From Latin aquarium, a watering place. AQUA (water). An aquarium is a place of water — a contained ocean meant for observation and wonder.

Common misspellings of aquarium

aquariamaquariemaquariumaquairium

Example

The children pressed their faces against the glass wall of the giant aquarium, mesmerized by the graceful sea turtles swimming overhead.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell aquarium?+
The correct spelling is "aquarium". Think AQUA + RIUM: water place, like a stadium for fish.
Is it aquariam or aquarium?+
The correct spelling is "aquarium", not "aquariam".

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