goldfish

Definition

A type of small fish, Carassius auratus, typically orange-colored.

Etymology

From gold + fish.

Example Sentences

• "For the children's fair we'll have a few games they can play, so that each child "wins" a goldfish as a prize."
• "However, unless you have a nonshedding, nonlicking breed, there's no such thing as a truly hypoallergenic dog. How about a nice goldfish instead?"
• "Tomato soup is not complete without a toasted cheese sandwich and goldfishes. Not the new kind with the smiley faces though."