noun

dolphinarium

dol-fin-AIR-ee-uhm

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Dolphinarium (noun) means a large aquarium or pool complex built to house and display dolphins. Example: “The seaside town's dolphinarium drew thousands of visitors every summer.”

noun

A large aquarium or pool complex built to house and display dolphins.

"The seaside town's dolphinarium drew thousands of visitors every summer."

"Animal welfare groups have campaigned against keeping dolphins in a dolphinarium."

"The old dolphinarium was closed and its dolphins moved to a sea sanctuary."

How to use dolphinarium

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA pool complex built to keep dolphins.

When to use it

It is a fairly formal, specialist word, more likely in news reports or official contexts than everyday chat.

Memory tip

The word follows the same -arium pattern as aquarium and planetarium, which can help with remembering both spelling and meaning.

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Easily confused with

aquarium →

Common pairings

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Dolphinarium combines the word dolphin with the suffix -arium, which is used to name a place built for keeping or displaying something.

Origin: English

Rhymes for dolphinarium

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Frequently asked questions

What is a dolphinarium?

A dolphinarium is a facility with pools built specifically to house dolphins, usually so the public can view them or watch shows.

What is the plural of dolphinarium?

The plural can be either dolphinariums or dolphinaria.

How is the suffix -arium used in dolphinarium?

The ending -arium marks a place for something, in the same pattern as words like aquarium and planetarium, here applied to dolphins.

What is the meaning of dolphinarium?

"dolphinarium" (noun) means a large aquarium or pool complex built to house and display dolphins.