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Meaning of ponds
A body of standing water, either natural or artificial, that is smaller than a lake.
Etymology of ponds
The word "ponds" comes from the Old English word "pund", which referred to a small body of water, and is related to the Old Norse word "pundr", which meant "a small lake" or "a pool"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to small bodies of water, and has been used in a variety of contexts, including literature, poetry, and everyday conversation
Synonyms
Definitions
- A small area of still water, typically smaller than a lake, such as a pool or a small lake in a park or garden
- * An artificial body of water, such as a reservoir or a fishpond
- * A small body of water that is part of a larger system, such as a pond in a river delta or a pond in a wetland
Usage Examples
- The park has several ponds that are home to ducks and other waterfowl
- * The farmer built a pond on his land to provide water for his cattle
- * The city has a number of ponds that are used for recreational fishing and boating
Antonyms
deserts
drylands
arid regions
barren lands
wastelands
badlands
droughts
dry spells
waterless areas
landlocked areas
mountains
hills
plateaus
uplands
highlands