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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Over the years, MacKinnon has connected with all kinds of pets, from goldfish to horses.
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Athena Sobhan, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The goldfish exercise helps relax overactive jaw muscles, reduces joint strain, and improves maximal mouth opening by reducing tightness in the temporomandibular joint.4
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—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
Peter Meyer, the museum's director, said five more goldfish met the same fate in the following days, according to a report in the The New York Times at the time.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
There will also be a goldfish show with certified judging.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
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Athena Sobhan, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The goldfish exercise helps relax overactive jaw muscles, reduces joint strain, and improves maximal mouth opening by reducing tightness in the temporomandibular joint.4
3.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
Peter Meyer, the museum's director, said five more goldfish met the same fate in the following days, according to a report in the The New York Times at the time.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
There will also be a goldfish show with certified judging.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Goldfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goldfish. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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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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