Definitions for GOLDFISH
ˈgoʊldˌfɪʃgold·fish

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. goldfish, Carassius auratusnoun

   small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. goldfishnoun

   A type of fish (scientific name Carassius auratus), typically orange-colored.

   For the children's fair we'll have a few games they can play, so that each child "wins" a goldfish as a prize.

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1. Goldfish

   The goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae of order Cypriniformes. It is commonly kept as a pet in indoor aquariums, and is one of the most popular aquarium fish. Goldfish released into the wild have become an invasive pest in parts of North America.Native to China, the goldfish is a relatively small member of the carp family (which also includes the Prussian carp and the crucian carp). It was first selectively bred for color in imperial China more than 1,000 years ago, where several distinct breeds were developed. Goldfish breeds vary greatly in size, body shape, fin configuration, and coloration (various combinations of white, yellow, orange, red, brown, and black are known).

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1. goldfish

   A goldfish is a common small freshwater fish that is often kept as a pet in aquariums or ponds. Known for their bright golden-orange color, goldfish are a member of the carp family and were originally domesticated in China over a thousand years ago. They are hardy fish that can adapt to a variety of water conditions and they typically eat fish pellets, insects and plants.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 3 votes

1. Goldfishnoun

   a small domesticated cyprinoid fish (Carassius auratus); -- so named from its color. It is native of China, and is said to have been introduced into Europe in 1691. It is often kept as an ornament, in small ponds or glass globes. Many varieties are known. Called also golden fish, and golden carp. See Telescope fish, under Telescope

2. Goldfishnoun

   a California marine fish of an orange or red color; the garibaldi

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1. Goldfish

   The goldfish is a freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae of order Cypriniformes. It was one of the earliest fish to be domesticated, and is one of the most commonly kept aquarium fish. A relatively small member of the carp family, the goldfish is a domesticated version of a less-colorful carp native to east Asia. It was first domesticated in China more than a thousand years ago, and several distinct breeds have since been developed. Goldfish breeds vary greatly in size, body shape, fin configuration and coloration.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Goldfish

   Common name for Carassius auratus, a type of carp (CARPS).

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1. goldfish

   The goldfish symbol -- In this Symbols.com article you will learn about the meaning of the goldfish symbol and its characteristic.

2. goldfish

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How to pronounce GOLDFISH?

1. Alex

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   Mia

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of GOLDFISH in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of GOLDFISH in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of GOLDFISH in a Sentence

1. Abby Gordon:

   I know it seems like a lot of money to spend on an operation for a goldfish, but what was the alternative? i think [we have] a social responsibility to look after our pets, and I know my daughter would have been distraught if anything had happened to the goldfish.

2. Ingrid Weir:

   I've resolved that I'll hang out with them as long as they make me smile... & then, I'll move on to the next when they stop... if one of them ends up lasting forever, then awesome... if not, just like goldfish, you can always get another one when they start to get ichy.

3. Caleb Ashling:

   We know it's not good to have goldfish in Keller Lake, but in some situations, goldfish can be in a lake and not be causing a lot of severe problems, but in the right lake in the right conditions they can cause a lot of problems, so we're still in the process of trying to figure out what our situation is at Keller Lake. The goldfish ranged in size from about 12 to 15 inches in length and the largest weighed four pounds. {.

4. Janda Lukin:

   Nostalgia has and continues to be huge with snacking and providing a sense of comfort, especially the past two years, with Mega Bites, we're giving adult consumers — many of whom grew up eating Goldfish — a new way to experience their beloved snack.

5. Caleb Ashling:

   We had some reports from residents of some increasingly large groups of goldfish out on Keller Lake, folks were seeing them from shore or if they were out kayaking, they would catch a glimpse of them when they were out in their boat.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=GOLDFISH
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Goldfish
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldfish
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/GOLDFISH
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=GOLDFISH