pond
noun
a body of water smaller than a lake, sometimes artificially formed, as by damming a stream.
ponds
-
pluralof pond.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“A resort-style pool, tranquil lily ponds, meandering pathways, shaded terraces, and a full-size tennis court create moments of both recreation and quiet reflection, where the sounds of nature replace the pace of everyday life.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
The tiny fish have a voracious appetite and work wonders as natural mosquito-control agents in abandoned swimming pools, small residential ponds, and other confined aquatic habitats.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Under the restrictions, households in the affected area will be banned from using a hosepipe in their homes for tasks including cleaning, filling ponds, or watering plants.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
This type of lithium removal is different from traditional hardrock mining or evaporation ponds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
In Louisiana, farmers complained of loss in farm ponds.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
