fishpond

noun

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

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There’s a small fishpond near the west side of the lot, right next to the old nitrate vaults (which are empty). — Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026 The fishponds disappeared as well, filled in for purposes such as a baseball field. — Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2025 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 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

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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fishpond

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

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