pond

A noun referring to a small, still body of water, typically smaller than a lake, often found in gardens, parks, or natural landscapes.

• 🇩🇪Ein kleines, meist stehendes Gewässer, das kleiner als ein See ist und häufig in Gärten, Parks oder in der Natur vorkommt.

1. Small body of water A1 formal

   A small, still body of water, often man-made or natural, smaller than a lake.

   • The children played by the pond in the park.
   • Ducks were swimming in the pond.
   • We built a small pond in our backyard for goldfish.

   🇩🇪Teich

   Synonyme: meremillpondpooltarn

2. Slang for the Atlantic Ocean B2 informal

   Informal term used to refer to the Atlantic Ocean, especially when crossing between Europe and America.

   • He flew across the pond for a business meeting in London.
   • Many British actors have crossed the pond to work in Hollywood.
   • She's planning a trip across the pond next summer.

   🇩🇪Atlantik (ugs.)

   Synonyme: atlantic

• ponds plural form
• ponds' possessive plural form
• pond's possessive singular form