Meaning of the word goldfish in English

What does goldfish mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

goldfish

US /ˈɡoʊld.fɪʃ/
UK /ˈɡoʊld.fɪʃ/
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Noun

1.

a small, typically golden-orange, freshwater cyprinid fish, popular as a pet.

Example:
My sister has a pet goldfish named Finny.
The child stared at the goldfish swimming in the bowl.
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