fishpond

noun

fish·​pond ˈfish-ˌpänd How to pronounce fishpond (audio)
: a pond stocked with fish

Examples of fishpond in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Cultural artifacts nearby, including petroglyphs and fishponds, speak to the legacy of Hawaiian royalty, like King Kamehameha I, who spent time in the Kona area. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2023 In November 2021, Zuckerberg gave a $4 million gift to fund the purchase of a traditional Hawaiian fishpond managed by Malama Huleia, a local nonprofit that focuses on wetland restoration through Native Hawaiian cultural practices. Guthrie Scrimgeour, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2023 The area hosts an ancient Hawaiian fishpond being restored by community groups. CBS News, 2 Dec. 2023 The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau and Hawaii Tourism Authority launched the Mālama Hawaii Program, which gives visitors a chance to participate in service opportunities like beach clean-ups, tree and crop planting, and fishpond restorations. Catherine Garcia, The Week, 3 June 2023 Mauna Lani, part of the Auberge Resorts Collection, with its ancient royal fishponds, outrigger canoes, and calm beach, exemplifies the family-forward approach. Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2023 Courtesy image Outside are a front porch, a large yard, and a back patio displaying a fishpond and massive ginkgo tree. The Week Staff, The Week, 12 Mar. 2023 It is said that the Menehune lived in the forest surrounding the fishpond and built it in one night. Sunny Fitzgerald, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2023 The sun casts shadows of palms on the fishpond as more club members arrive in their boots and hats. Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fishpond was in the 14th century

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“Fishpond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishpond. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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fishpond

noun
fish·​pond -ˌpänd How to pronounce fishpond (audio)
: a pond stocked with fish

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