fishpond

noun

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

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The ancient Kalahuipua’a royal fishponds are still there, now an easy walk from the sleek, adults-only infinity pool. Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026 Upcoming opportunities include workdays at the 400-year-old royal fishpond Loko Iʻa Pāʻaiau on O‘ahu, beach cleanups with Friends of Kamalani & Lydgate Park in Kaua‘i, and sewing initiatives with The Sewing Hui in Maui. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026 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 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 9 Apr. 2026.

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fishpond

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

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