fishpond

noun

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

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The fishponds disappeared as well, filled in for purposes such as a baseball field. Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2025 Travelers can volunteer in various activities, such as restoring fishponds, replanting native trees, and cleaning beaches. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 July 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 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 See All Example Sentences for fishpond

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 Jan. 2026.

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fishpond

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

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