fishpond
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fishpond
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at fish, pond
Example Sentences
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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
He wanted to build a fishpond, like the one he saw on YouTube.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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