terrariums

/təˈrɛriəmz/ /tɛˈrɛriəmz/

Meanings

noun

An enclosure wherein very small animals are displayed humanely, often with some plants, in a naturalistic setting.

Examples :

"My daughter's class created miniature rainforest ecosystems in terrariums to study the effects of humidity on plant growth. "

noun

A partially enclosed glass container for displaying plants, especially plants that need high humidity.

Examples :

"My daughter enjoys creating miniature landscapes inside terrariums and keeps them on her bedroom windowsill. "

plant environment nature item building

Related Words

rainforest noun

/ˈreɪnfɔːrɪst/ /ˈreɪnˌfɔːrɪst/

A forest in a climate with high annual rainfall and no dry season.

"The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast variety of plants and animals because it rains almost every day. "

landscapes noun

/ˈlændˌskeɪps/ /ˈlænˌskeɪps/

A portion of land or territory which the eye can comprehend in a single view, including all the objects it contains.

"During our road trip, we drove through diverse landscapes, from rolling hills to towering mountains. "

partially adverb

/ˈpɑːʃəli/ /ˈpɑɹʃəli/

To a partial degree or extent, incompletely.

"The student was partially prepared for the exam, but still felt nervous. "

displaying verb

/dɪsˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store was displaying new winter coats in the window. "

container noun

/kənˈteɪnə/ /kənˈteɪnɚ/

Someone who contains; something that contains.

"The juice box is a small container for the children's drinks at school. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

windowsill noun

/ˈwɪndəʊˌsɪl/ /ˈwɪndoʊˌsɪl/

The horizontal member protruding from the base of a window frame

"The cat was sleeping comfortably on the windowsill. "

miniature noun

/ˈmɪn(ɪ)ətʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪn(i)ətʃəɹ/

Greatly diminished size or form; reduced scale.

"The model airplane was a miniature of a real Boeing 747. "

displayed verb

/dɪsˈpleɪd/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store displayed the new fall clothing in its front window. "

ecosystems noun

/ˈikoʊˌsɪstəmz/ /ˈɛkoʊˌsɪstəmz/

A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.

"Example Sentence: "Healthy ecosystems, like forests and oceans, provide us with clean air and water." "

naturalistic adjective

/ˌnætʃərəlˈɪstɪk/ /ˌnætʃrəlˈɪstɪk/

Having the appearance of nature or realism; lifelike or realistic.

"The museum's exhibit featured a naturalistic diorama of a forest, complete with realistic trees, animals, and sounds. "

enclosure noun

/ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/ /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/ /ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/

Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.

"There was an enclosure with the letter — a photo."