Pond

/pɒnd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small body of still water, typically smaller than a lake.

The children played by the pond, skipping stones across the surface.

An artificial area of water, created for various purposes such as irrigation or fishing.

They built a pond in their backyard to attract local wildlife.

A place where fish are bred, often in a controlled environment.

The farmer has a pond on his property for raising trout.

Middle English 'ponde', from Old French 'pon', from Latin 'pōndus' (weight, pound), implying a weighty body of water.

pond life

The plants and animals that live in a pond.

pond scum

A derogatory term for worthless people, also referring to the algae and organic waste accumulating on the surface of a pond.

jump in the pond

To take a risk or make a sudden commitment.

lake

A large body of water surrounded by land, larger than a pond.

wetland

An area where water covers the soil, either permanently or seasonally.

marsh

A type of wetland that is dominated by herbaceous rather than woody plant species.

To pond

To pond means to spend time relaxing outdoors by a body of water.

Pond hopping

Pond hopping refers to the activity of moving from one fishing spot to another.