# terrarium

> English word · Noun · IPA /təˈɹɛəɹ.ɪ.əm/ · frequency rank #62,567

## Definitions
1. An enclosure wherein small animals are displayed, usually with some plants, in a naturalistic setting.
2. A partially enclosed glass container for displaying plants, especially plants that need high humidity.

## Etymology
From Latin terra (“earth”) + -arium, by analogy with aquarium.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/terrarium