Fishpond

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪʃˌpɒnd/

Definitions of fishpond

noun a pond or pool in which fish are kept or raised

Example Sentences

A1 I like to feed the fish in the fishpond.

A2 The children enjoyed watching the colorful fish swim in the fishpond.

B1 The fishpond in the park is a popular spot for picnics.

B2 The fishpond was stocked with various species of fish for visitors to enjoy.

C1 The elaborate koi fishpond in the botanical garden was a sight to behold.

C2 The fishpond, with its crystal clear water and lush vegetation, was a serene oasis in the middle of the bustling city.

Examples of fishpond in a Sentence

formal The fishpond in the garden is stocked with various species of fish.

informal Let's go hang out by the fishpond and feed the fish.

slang I heard there's a huge fishpond behind the old barn.

figurative Her mind felt like a murky fishpond, filled with random thoughts swimming around.

Grammatical Forms of fishpond

• past tense: fishponded
• plural: fishponds
• comparative: more fishpond
• superlative: most fishpond
• present tense: fishpond
• future tense: will fishpond
• perfect tense: have fishponded
• continuous tense: is fishponding
• singular: fishpond
• positive degree: fishpond
• infinitive: to fishpond
• gerund: fishponding
• participle: fishponded

Origin and Evolution of fishpond

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'fishpond' originated from Old English, derived from the words 'fisc' meaning fish and 'pond' meaning an enclosed body of water.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'fishpond' has come to refer specifically to a man-made pond or enclosure used for raising and storing fish, rather than just any body of water where fish may be found.