fishpond

noun

fish·​pond ˈfish-ˌpänd How to pronounce fishpond (audio)
: a pond stocked with fish

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The three of us sat in a tight circle on a tiny patio that overlooked a small fishpond in Gu’s yard, sipping Chinese tea. Brian Nishii Tanya Pérez Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025 Included in the collection are such interactive treats as Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan’s foosball table created for 22 players and Mexican artist Gabriel Orozco’s ping-pong table with a fishpond instead of a net. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025 Efforts such as cleaning up a beach or reef, planting native plants, or helping to rebuild a fishpond are just a few of the ways that tourists can have a positive impact. Ely Brown, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2024 That includes a fishpond on the island of Moku‘ula, the domain of the former Hawaiian Kingdom’s freshwater deity. Laura Bratton, Quartz, 12 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for fishpond

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fishpond was in the 14th century

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“Fishpond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishpond. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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fishpond

noun
fish·​pond -ˌpänd How to pronounce fishpond (audio)
: a pond stocked with fish

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