terrarium

/ˈtɛrɪɑrɪəm/ or /ˌtɛrɪˈɑrɪəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A sealed glass container, often with a transparent lid, used to grow plants, typically in a miniature setting, and maintain a controlled environment.

“She set up a beautiful terrarium in her living room with a variety of ferns and moss.”

Synonyms

  • closed ecosystem
  • miniature garden

Antonyms

  • open environment
  • outdoors