fish farm
Americannoun
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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
You’ll make two different salsas and tortillas and even fish for your trout on their on-site fish farm.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2025
It is generally believed its arrival was the result of a breach of a paiche fish farm in Peru, where the fish are native.
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2023
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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