Goldfish
(noun)
- A small, typically orange fish that is often kept in an aquarium or as a pet.
- A small freshwater fish of the carp family, typically orange or yellow in color.
Origin:
The word goldfish is a compound word formed from gold and fish. it's first recorded in the english language in the 16th century.
Examples:
- The goldfish swam gracefully in the small pond.
- He won a goldfish at the carnival.
- The tank was filled with colorful goldfish.
- The goldfish were a popular attraction at the fair.
- She kept a goldfish as a pet.