POND


Meaning of POND in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' pänd

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English ponde artificially confined body of water, probably alteration of pounde enclosure ― more at POUND

Date: 14th century

: a body of water usually smaller than a lake <a fishing pond > ― sometimes used with the to refer informally or facetiously to the Atlantic Ocean <moved here from across the pond >

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