fish farm
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- fish farming noun
Etymology
Origin of fish farm
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Residents objected, arguing the planned flood would destroy a local fish farm and harm several crested newts, which are also protected by law.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
Animal Equality UK has accused the fish farm operator of trying to paint a "wholly inaccurate" picture of the industry but Scottish Sea Farms insists the footage shows "routine" operations.
From BBC • Sep. 25, 2024
Stopping off at an Arizona produce farm, a Wyoming fertilizer plant, a Colorado landfill, an Idaho fish farm, and several dairies, Easter shows how small businesses are making conscientious changes to how they work.
From Salon • Sep. 23, 2024
The fish farm is only half a mile from the Island of Hawaii's coast, but the water is deep, up to 240 feet, and the current is strong.
From National Geographic • Sep. 6, 2023
Corn feeds the catfish raised in a fish farm.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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