A pond is a small place with water. It is usually quiet and not very big. People often see ponds in parks or gardens.
The ducks swim on the pond.
She walks near the small pond.
A pond can also be made by people. They use it to keep fish or water animals safe and growing. This is often on a farm or fishery.
The farm has a fish pond.
They put fish in the pond to grow.
Sometimes a pond is a small water place that happens after rain. It can be on the ground and may go away when dry.
After rain, a pond was on the road.
The pond on the field dried up.
To pond means water stays in one place and makes a small pool. This can happen after rain or leaks on flat surfaces.
Water ponded on the flat roof.
Rain ponded in the garden after storm.
Sometimes pond means putting money or things together with others. It is like sharing or combining for a goal.
They ponded money for the gift.
We pond our ideas for the project.
In some places, people call a swimming pool a pond. It is a place with water to swim.
Kids swim in the pond in summer.
The pond is cool and clear today.
