pond

/pɒnd/

Definitions

1. noun

a small body of standing water, especially one that is smaller than a lake and is often fed by a spring or a stream

“The park had a beautiful pond where people could feed the ducks.”

2. verb

to collect and hold water, especially in a small area

“The ground will pond the water, causing it to collect in low-lying areas.”

3. verb

to deposit or gather in a pond or pool

“The snow will pond in the valley overnight.”

Synonyms

  • lake
  • pool
  • watering hole

Antonyms

  • ocean
  • river