noun
Goldfish
noun
1
A small, hardy orange fish, often kept as a pet in bowls or ponds.
"He won a goldfish at the fairground and named it Bubbles."
"Goldfish can actually live for over ten years with proper care."
How to Use Goldfish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common orange pond or aquarium fish, popular as a first pet.
Common mistake
Contrary to popular belief, goldfish do not have a three-second memory — they can remember things for months.
Word Forms
Goldfish plural, Goldfishes plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "gold" (its colour) and "fish," dating back centuries to when the species was bred in China.