English Explanatory Dictionary

goldfish bowl

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A transparent bowl in which pet fish are kept.
  2. Any place that lacks privacy, especially a room with a large window facing a public area.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡoʊldfɪʃ ˈboʊl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-goldfish bowl.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-goldfish bowl.wav

Word forms

goldfish bowl goldfish bowls

Synonyms

fish bowl

Derived words

guilty as a cat in a goldfish bowl
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