pond
word
/ˈpɑnd/
pahnd
/pˈɒnd/
pond
Definition
A pond is a small area of still water, usually smaller than a lake. It is often found in parks, gardens, or the countryside, and may contain fish or plants.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a small, still body of water. Common collocations include 'garden pond', 'fish pond', and 'duck pond'. A pond is typically smaller and calmer than a 'lake', and unlike a 'pool', it is usually natural or made to look natural.
Spanish: estanque - lago pequeñoPortuguese (BR): lagoa - tanquePortuguese (PT): lagoa - charco grandeChinese (Simplified): 池塘Chinese (Traditional): 池塘Hindi: तालाबArabic: بِرْكَة - بُحَيْرَة صغيرةBengali: পুকুরRussian: прудJapanese: 池Vietnamese: ao - hồ nhỏKorean: 연못Turkish: gölcükUrdu: تالابIndonesian: kolam
Example Sentences
There are fish in the pond.
basic
The kids are looking at ducks in the pond.
basic
We sat by the pond after lunch.
basic
The pond in their backyard is full of frogs this time of year.
natural
It looked like a small pond, but it was just rainwater collecting in the field.
natural
If you clean the pond regularly, the water stays clear.
natural