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One-Word Substitution for Venue or Spot

In this article, we are going to know how we can use one-word substitutions for some specific places or some famous spots along with some examples of one-word substitutions. Actually, one-word substitutions are used for replacing a wordy phrase with a single word which makes it easier to understand and use in effective communication.

In one-word substitutions, a single word will be used to represent a sentence. A word is used in place of a sentence therefore in place of speaking a big sentence we use only a specific word. The best way to master this idea is to examine their meanings by placing them in a specific sentence or visualizing them through an exciting story.

Aquarium

An aquarium is a glass container in which aquatic animals or plants are kept. It can be understood as an artificial pond that is made to keep aquatic animals and plants. The environment of Aquariums is maintained so that it remains favorable for aquatic species.

An aquarium can be a small pool, bowl, or tank where we can keep fishes, aquatic plants, etc.

Some examples of aquarium used in sentences 

  1. Cops said one of the four people who were found fatally shot near the bar of a restaurant located on the second floor of the aquarium is believed to be the lone suspect.

  2. The aquarium has some interesting specimens of unusual fishes.

  3. A healthy aquarium with lush plant growth will use the organic matter on the gravel as a plant fertilizer.

  4. The most suitable water for the aquarium should contain clean and washed sand.

  5. A visitor treks to the pumps from the darkened viewing room of the aquarium by opening an unmarked imaginary door.

  6. Miniature saltwater systems shrink miles of life into the large aquarium, plus paraphernalia.

Cloakroom 

When a person enters a building, so the place where he/she hangs their coat or any outerwear is known as the Cloakroom.

Generally, the cloakroom is also known as Coatroom.

Attendant Cloakrooms are the places where coats and bags are kept safely. Attendant Cloakrooms also known as Coat Checks.

In India, railway stations have Cloakrooms where passengers can keep their luggage safely. These Cloakrooms enable Passengers to visit the city. Airports also have a facility of Cloakrooms for Left luggage facility.

Some examples of Cloakrooms used in sentences 

  1. That betraying look in her eyes in the cloakroom just now must have told him she would win again.

  2. That dreadful woman in the ladies’ cloakroom – no, that didn’t bear thinking about.

  3. I take the cup out to the cloakroom and tip the dusty brown nothingness away down the sink.

  4. He presides over the cloakroom, which is in a hallway under the stairs of the adjacent building.

  5. After a club had been raided officers subjected the floor, cloakroom, and furniture to meticulous scrutiny.

  6. Hotel porters and cloakroom attendants also expect to be tipped.

Orchard

A place where plants and shrubs grow intentionally in order to maintain food production. Generally, an orchard comprises commercially beneficial trees. Orchard comprises fruit or nut-producing trees which are beneficial for commercial production. 

The modern orchard contains a plantation of a single variety of fruits. Sometimes, orchards are concentrated near water bodies where climatic extremes are moderate. 

However, historical orchards have large, mature trees and are spaced for heavy equipment.

Some examples of Orchards used in sentences 

  1. The staple crop is rice, but orchards are also common.

  2. There are excellent nurseries and orchards in the neighborhood of Troyes, Bar-sur-Seine, and Brienne.

  3. The town is surrounded by vineyards and orchards and has annually a large number of visitors.

  4. Trade is chiefly in agricultural produce, wool, as the district is rich in orchards.

  5. It is certain that cultivated apple orchards existed at least 3000 years ago.

  6. Each bamboo house was surrounded by a thriving and thrilling orchard.

Conclusion 

One-word substitution’ is a replacement for long and prolonged sentences or definitions. It falls beneath the class of ‘Vocabulary’ as phrases, sentences, and definitions are elements of a speech as well.

One word substitution clarifies a large sentence in only one word. So if while communicating we will use one word instead of speaking a large sentence, it will be more effective than using a large sentence. Communication is a necessary part of our personality and which can boost up after learning one word substitution. 

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A place that is suitable for securing luggage while traveling on a business trip is known as?

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Orchard is a word that is used for?

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Aquarium is beneficial for which species?

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