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 From teacups to terrariums, learn how to creatively display your own arrangement. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024 Walk-ins are welcome at the downtown Zionsville location, according to the store's website, while parties of six or more are encouraged to call ahead to book the DIY terrarium bar. Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Nov. 2024 Xbox has spent years architecting a digital terrarium for its new machines. Cecilia D'anastasio, WIRED, 5 Oct. 2020 Fortunately, there are tons of original options out there for your friends and family, like a terrarium made of Legos to a podcast-like audio recording of a loved one. Malia Griggs, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for terrarium

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“Terrarium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrarium. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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