fishpond

American  

[fish-pond] / ˈfɪʃˌpɒnd /

noun

1. a small pond containing fish, often one in which edible fish are raised for commercial purposes, as for stocking lakes and streams or wholesaling.

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Etymology

Origin of fishpond

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at fish, pond

Example Sentences

Kaneohe Bay is home to coral reefs, an ancient Hawaiian fishpond and a breeding ground for hammerhead sharks.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2023

When Lahaina burned last week, the former fishpond had long been buried under a baseball field and parking lot.

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2023

The sun casts shadows of palms on the fishpond as more club members arrive in their boots and hats.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2022

The 125-acre fishpond is a form of sustainable fishery management, which dates back 800 years.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2020

When she heard the word turtle, she thought of a cute little thing the size of a jewelry box, sitting on a rock in the middle of a fishpond.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan