fish tank

[ fish tank ]

noun

1. a glass-sided tank for keeping, displaying, or observing live fish or other aquatic animals.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fish tank¹

First recorded in 1880-85

Example Sentences

The Bangkok “fish tank” bordello is glitzy and businesslike.

From The Daily Beast

One day I came back from a trip to find him sitting with my children in front of the fish tank.

From The Daily Beast

Con would be the porpoise in a fish tank there, inscrutably busy on his errand and watched for his tumblings.

From Project Gutenberg