pond

UK: pɒnd | US: pɑːnd

Definition

  1. n. a small body of still water, typically artificial or naturally formed

Structure
pond <enclosed water, from Old English *pyndan* (to impound)>
Etymology

The word "pond" traces back to Old English pyndan, meaning "to enclose water," reflecting its original sense as a confined or dammed body of water. Over time, it evolved to specifically denote small, still water features, distinguishing them from larger "lakes" or flowing "streams." The morpheme retains its core idea of boundedness, linking to related words like "impound."

Examples

  1. Children fed ducks at the edge of the village pond.

  2. The garden’s ornamental pond was stocked with koi fish.

  3. A thin layer of ice covered the pond in winter.

  4. Frogs croaked loudly around the pond at dusk.

  5. The farmer dug a pond to collect rainwater for irrigation.