fish tank
A "fish tank" is a popular item in homes and public spaces for displaying aquatic life, and it has a few slang meanings in different contexts.
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Definition
A2Home and Aquarium
(general)A container, often made of glass or acrylic, used to keep and display live fish and other aquatic creatures.
Example
- She bought a fish tank to keep her new goldfish in.
- The fish tank in the lobby is filled with colorful tropical fish.
C1Prison
(slang)A section of a prison for newly arrived inmates.
Example
- He was placed in the fish tank until he was assigned a permanent cell.
B2Social Gatherings
(slang, informal)A social event or situation with significantly more females than males.
Example
- The party was a fish tank; there were so many more girls than guys.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fish tank":
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