plural koi
: a carp (Cyprinus carpio) bred especially in Japan for large size and a variety of colors and often stocked in ornamental ponds

Examples of koi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The sanctuary-like grounds feature multi-level koi ponds amid beautiful landscaping designed by renowned Japanese landscape architect and designer Kimio Kimura. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2023 Take part in a family-friendly educational event for those new to the hobby and those thinking about becoming koi and pond owners. Corey Sheldon | , oregonlive, 23 Aug. 2023 My koi are fed with high-quality food, mostly from Japan. oregonlive, 9 July 2023 Stock some koi, goldfish and even red-eared slider turtles in it. Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 2 June 2023 He’s reportedly never seen a koi in this particular pond before. Michael Hollan, Fox News, 2 May 2021 The eaglets’ parents are bringing them plenty of food — usually shad, koi or catfish; and sometimes the occasional squirrel or groundhog — Greeley said. Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2023 Meet the man who breeds world-class koi fish. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 27 Jan. 2022 Inside the dining room, at least 200 pastel koi fish sculptures suspend from the ceiling amid an open kitchen, oak-colored walls, teak tables and an assortment of ginger plants and succulents. Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 30 Mar. 2021

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Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of koi was in 1727

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

Kids Definition

koi

noun
: a carp that has been bred to be of various bright colors and is often stocked in ornamental ponds

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