fishbowl — a round glass container for keeping fish as pets
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a round glass container for keeping fish as pets
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪʃboʊl/
Korean meaning: 물고기를 기르는 둥근 유리 어항
Korean pronunciation: **피**시볼
Example Sentences
- My pet goldfish looked bored swimming in circles in its tiny fishbowl.
- The politician complained that living in the media fishbowl made it impossible to have a normal family dinner.
- Tommy's fish escaped when he overfilled the fishbowl and created a mini tsunami in his bedroom.
fishbowl
NOUN//ˈfɪʃboʊl//
a round glass container for keeping fish as pets
a round glass container for keeping fish as pets
From empty fishbowl to wish bowl, hoping for her friend's return!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
물고기(fish)와 그릇(bowl)이 합쳐진 합성어로, 19세기부터 물고기를 기르는 둥근 유리 용기를 지칭하다가, 20세기에 '사생활이 없는 상황'이라는 비유적 의미가 추가되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My pet goldfish looked bored swimming in circles in its tiny fishbowl.”
“The politician complained that living in the media fishbowl made it impossible to have a normal family dinner.”
“Tommy's fish escaped when he overfilled the fishbowl and created a mini tsunami in his bedroom.”
“Working in an open office feels like living in a fishbowl where everyone can see your every move.”
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