Pond
/pɒnd/
Definitions
2 meaningsA small body of still water, typically naturally formed.
/pɒnd/
A small body of still water.
We went fishing at the pond.
💡 Simply: A pond is like a mini-lake, a small pool of still water where you might see ducks swimming or frogs jumping around. It's a great place to relax near, like going on a quick getaway trip to nature!
👶 For kids: A pond is a small lake. It's a place where ducks and frogs might live.
More Examples
The ducks were swimming in the pond.
The frog jumped into the pond.
How It's Used
"Ducks and geese are often found on ponds."
"The children enjoyed ice skating on the frozen pond during winter."
To create a pond; to flood a land area to form a pond.
/pɒnd/
To create a pond.
They ponded the field for irrigation.
💡 Simply: If you pond something, you're essentially making a pond out of a piece of land. Think of it like building your own little lake!
👶 For kids: To make a pond!
More Examples
The construction workers were ponding the valley.
He plans to pond the marshy area.
How It's Used
"The farmer ponded the land to provide water for the animals."
From Middle English *pond(e), *ponnd, from Old English *pond* (attested as *pynd* in place names), from Proto-Germanic *pundą* (“pool, pond”). Cognate with Old Frisian pond, Middle Dutch pont, Old High German phund (German Pfund), Old Norse *pǫnd* (Icelandic pondur).
The word 'pond' has been used since the Old English period to describe a small body of water, often artificially created for purposes such as fish farming or supplying water to mills.
Memory tip
Think of a place where you see ducks and lily pads. POND!