What is another word for ponds?

Common synonyms for ponds include pool, pond.

What is the opposite of ponds?

Antonyms of ponds include oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, reservoirs.

Synonyms for

Verb / pɑ:ndz / Another word for ponds — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ponds are small bodies of water that are usually found in parks or gardens.

pool pond lakes pools basins reservoirs tanks lagoons cisterns fountains puddles marshes swamps bogs moors quagmires bayous streams rivers creeks

Formal

pools reservoirs basins

Informal

puddles dips

Literary

meres lagoons

oceans seas lakes rivers reservoirs creeks streams

noun pond

verb pond

Usage note

While 'pond' can refer to any small body of still water, it often evokes a more natural or rural setting than 'pool' or 'basin'.

'In my garden there is a large place for sentiment. My garden of flowers is also my garden of thoughts and dreams. The thoughts grow as freely as the flowers, and the dreams are as beautiful.' - Abram L. Urban
'The pond is quiet tonight. The water is still, and the moon is shining.' - Eileen Granfors
'I have always found peace in the ponds.' - Mary Oliver

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from