goldfish

noun

gold·fish ˈgōl(d)-ˌfish

: a small usually golden-orange Asian cyprinid fish (Carassius auratus) often kept as an aquarium and pond fish

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There will also be a goldfish show with certified judging. —

Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025 The paw-tom line: His giant heart and tiny goldfish brain made every day a little better and got me through the hardest ones. —

Arika Herron, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025 Thompson had the hardest job with a bit as a dog with a goldfish memory who kept eating grass and spitting it out. —

Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2025 Some neighbors concerned about the health of the goldfish had stolen some away in the night; a camera stationed over the pond discouraged any future aquatic rescues. —

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