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DictionarypondSmall body of water
noun

pond

PAHND/pɑːnd/

A small body of still water.

The small pond lies still within its grassy shoreline and scattered reeds.

A small, shallow-looking pond with its entire grassy shoreline visible, calm reflective water, a few reeds, and several lily pads.
Etymology
pondEnglishenclosed place

Like a pound enclosing animals, a pond originally held water within artificial banks. The name later extended to natural pools and small lakes.

In context

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the pond freezes over and an icy Frost forms on the branches of this pine tree
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More examples

  • Frogs gather at the edge of the pond.
  • Our neighbors keep goldfish in their garden pond.
  • Both ponds freeze over during the winter.

Forms

pond · ponds

Similar words

pool
Often smaller than a pond and sometimes formed temporarily.
lake
Usually larger and deeper than a pond.