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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The Westminster Mall opened in 1974 on the former site of the world’s largest goldfish farm, according to city documents.
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Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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That had no bearing on the bright-orange jerseys chasing Bonitto across the field in glee after a 27-26 win, a stream of goldfish swimming upstream, towards something bigger.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
Maybe because the typo conjured the image of an unblinking goldfish in his bowl, incredulous at having won one of publishing’s highest honors.
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Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Acoustic guitars, pet goldfish, and Smeg refrigerators are just a few of the in-room perks.
—Juliana Shallcross, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
That had no bearing on the bright-orange jerseys chasing Bonitto across the field in glee after a 27-26 win, a stream of goldfish swimming upstream, towards something bigger.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
Maybe because the typo conjured the image of an unblinking goldfish in his bowl, incredulous at having won one of publishing’s highest honors.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
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“Goldfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goldfish. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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goldfish
noun
gold·fish
-ˌfish
: a small usually golden orange fish that is often kept in aquariums or ponds
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