Pond — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈpänd/

Meaning & Definition of Pond

Pond (noun)

  1. a body of water usually smaller than a lake —sometimes used with the to refer informally or facetiously to the Atlantic Ocean

Pond (verb)

  1. to block (something, such as a stream) to create a pond
  2. to collect in or form a pond

Pond (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in lake, lagoon

    similar: lagoon, lake, loch (Scotland), lough (chiefly Irish), reservoir, tarn, water hole, billabong (Australian), mere (chiefly British), pool, puddle, stank (British dialect), well, basin, hole, pothole, sinkhole, swimming pool

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pond

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pond:

Scotland: loch
Chiefly Irish: lough
Australian: billabong
Chiefly British: mere
British dialect: stank
lagoon, lake, reservoir, tarn, water hole, pool, puddle, well, basin, hole, pothole, sinkhole, swimming pool

Word Forms of Pond

Inflections: ponded, ponding, ponds

Origin & Etymology of Pond

Middle English ponde artificially confined body of water, probably alteration of pounde enclosure pound

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Pond

Words & Phrases Containing Pond

pond lily, pond scum, pond skater, solar pond, a big fish in a little pond, a big fish in a small pond, across the pond

Frequently Asked Questions about Pond

What does "Pond" mean?

"Pond" means a body of water usually smaller than a lake —sometimes used with the to refer informally or facetiously to the Atlantic Ocean. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a body of water usually smaller than a lake —sometimes used with the to refer informally or facetiously to the Atlantic Ocean.

What is another word for "Pond"?

Other words for "Pond" include lagoon, lake, loch, lough, reservoir, tarn, water hole and billabong. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pond" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pond"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pond". Common alternatives include lagoon, lake, loch, lough, reservoir, tarn, water hole, billabong, mere and pool.

Is "Pond" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pond" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Pond" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Pond" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Pond"?

"Pond" is pronounced /ˈpänd/.

What is the origin of the word "Pond"?

"Pond" comes from Middle English ponde artificially confined body of water, probably alteration of pounde enclosure pound. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Pond" meaning "as in lake, lagoon"?

When "Pond" (noun) means as in lake, lagoon, synonyms include lagoon, lake, loch, lough, reservoir and tarn.