goldfish

noun

gold·fish ˈgōl(d)-ˌfish

: a small usually golden-orange Asian cyprinid fish (Carassius auratus) often kept as an aquarium and pond fish

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Plus this magnificent bird can be spotted wading in virtually all the city's creeks, lakes and wetlands, indeed in many backyard goldfish ponds, to the distress of humans. —

Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Aug. 2024 Under the pleasant drip of a fire hydrant, about three dozen goldfish are lazing around in a sidewalk aquarium that doubles as a piece of public art. —

Matt Stieb, Curbed, 8 Aug. 2024 Spending time with your dogs, cats, guinea pigs, heck, even talking to your goldfish can help lower blood pressure, reduce loneliness, increase feelings of social support and boost your mood, says the NIH. 2. —

Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024 Nancy Speed, Fort Lauderdale What about goldfish, too? —

Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for goldfish