noun
- plural of goldfish; small orange or yellow freshwater fish often kept as pets
Usage: less common plural form; ‘goldfish’ is typically used for both singular and plural
Examples
- The pet store had several tanks of goldfishes for sale.
- She counted three goldfishes swimming in the bowl.
- The children were fascinated by the colorful goldfishes at the aquarium.
- He fed the goldfishes every morning before school.
- The pond contained dozens of goldfishes of different sizes.