pond

noun

Definition of pondnext
as in lake

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Recent Examples of pond According to the story, Estrada was fishing in a neighborhood pond where usual targets include peacock bass, snook, and tarpon—the latter two have high tolerances for freshwater. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026 The two first teamed in 2023 while Golf Channel was still a small fish in the very large Comcast/NBCUniversal pond. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 The ranch’s natural setting includes a 10-acre meadow, a half-acre private pond, and more than a quarter-mile of frontage on the 17-acre Lake West. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026 The area’s perimeter is wooded with a large pond at the back. — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pond
  1. lake
  2. reservoir
  3. lagoon
  4. tarn
  5. loch
Noun
  • The lake is also the second-smallest Great Lake by volume, holding about 393 cubic miles of water, according to the National Museum of the Great Lakes.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Rescue efforts were still ramping up Friday when a swollen glacial lake in the mountains upstream from the affected area, dammed up by debris and filling with meltwater, raised concerns of a possible new inundation looming.
    — Arshad R. Zargar, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of lake
Noun
  • Instead of using the underground reservoir only to generate electricity, surplus electricity could be used to store pressure energy underground.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Both of its vast reservoirs — Lake Mead and Lake Powell — have tumbled to record lows over the past few weeks.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of reservoir
Noun
  • Families can also go boating to try and spot whale sharks and manatees in the lagoon or opt for less exciting but just as rewarding sunset cruises.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The iconic destination woos visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and a unique network of bridges and canals linking neighborhoods across the Venetian lagoon.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of lagoon
Noun
  • Beyond daily swims in Ullswater, guests have the opportunity to explore the inspiring landscape of the Lake District, visiting hidden tarns, rivers, and even a stargazing night.
    — Freya Bromley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Feb. 2025
  • The two main tarns on this trail are flanked by subalpine meadows with a variety of shrubs and wildflowers that change colors in the fall.
    — Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2024
Definition of tarn
Noun
  • This is a landscape of lochs and mountains, best viewed from a cozy railcar, on a train that coddles just 36 passengers on an all-inclusive journey.
    — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
  • The sprawling coastal property encompasses roughly 3,700 acres of pastureland, woodlands, lochs, and more than three miles of dramatic shoreline.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Definition of loch

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