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Definition of millpond

millpond

/ˈmɪlˌpɑːnd/
mill · pond
Plural:millponds
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millpond Lexical Profile

millpond Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A reservoir or body of water created by damming a stream to supply a steady flow of water for turning a watermill; frequently used in similes to describe a remarkably calm and smooth water surface.

Example

"After the storm passed, the surface of the bay became as flat and still as a millpond."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English milnepond, formed as a compound of mill and pond, referring to the dammed reservoir of water used to turn a waterwheel.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Millpond. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/millpond
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