pond — a small body of still water, typically one formed naturally
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small body of still water, typically one formed naturally
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɑːnd/
Korean meaning: 연못, 작은 호수
Korean pronunciation: **팍**드
Example Sentences
- My goldfish escaped from the bowl and now lives happily in our garden pond.
- The children built a small pond in their backyard for frogs.
- In winter, the pond freezes over and becomes a natural ice rink.
pond
NOUN//pɑːnd//
a small body of still water, typically one formed naturally
💡 Concept
Kids toss bread crumbs into the pond as ducks paddle over excitedly.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/pɑːnd/
🇬🇧 UK/pɒnd/
🌳Etymology
Rootpond
Origin
중세 영어 'ponde'에서 유래했으며, 원래는 인공적으로 물을 가두어 만든 저수지를 의미했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 자연적으로 형성된 작은 물웅덩이도 포함하게 되었어요.
🎵Rhyme
bondfondrespondbeyond
bond
fond
respond
beyond
🔗Collocations
duck pond
fish pond
garden pond
lily pond
village pond
shallow pond
frozen pond
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My goldfish escaped from the bowl and now lives happily in our garden pond.”
“The children built a small pond in their backyard for frogs.”
“In winter, the pond freezes over and becomes a natural ice rink.”
😄 Fun example
“The wise old turtle in the pond gives dating advice to confused ducks.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
poollakelagoonreservoirwaterhole
Antonyms
desertdroughtdryness
Related
waterfishducklilyreflection
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