1. a place where insects are kept, bred, and displayed for scientific study or public education
Usage: often used in educational and zoological contexts

Examples

• The children visited the insectarium to learn about different species of butterflies.
• The museum's insectarium features live exhibits of beetles, ants, and grasshoppers.
• Scientists at the insectarium conduct research on insect behavior and ecology.
• The insectarium maintains controlled environments for breeding endangered insect species.
• Visitors can observe insects up close through the glass displays in the insectarium.