: a body of water usually smaller than a lake
a fishing pond
—sometimes used with the to refer informally or facetiously to the Atlantic Ocean
ponded; ponding; ponds
: to block (something, such as a stream) to create a pond
: to collect in or form a pond
rain ponding on the road
Examples of pond in a Sentence
Noun
They moved here from across the pond.
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Falling into a frozen pond or pool can result in life-endangering hypothermia.
—Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
On Monday, three brothers, all under 10 years old, died after falling through the ice on a pond in Bonham, about 60 miles northeast of Dallas.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Do not sled on or around frozen lakes, streams or ponds.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
There are scenic halls, pagodas and pavilions; gardens of immaculate topiary; and tranquil water features, including ponds with koi carp.
—Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Falling into a frozen pond or pool can result in life-endangering hypothermia.
—Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
On Monday, three brothers, all under 10 years old, died after falling through the ice on a pond in Bonham, about 60 miles northeast of Dallas.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Do not sled on or around frozen lakes, streams or ponds.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Pond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pond. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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