fishbowl fish·bowl n

fishbowl fish·bowl n
['fɪʃˌbəʊl]
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  • fish·bowl — /ˈfısˌboʊl/ noun, pl bowls [count] 1 : a bowl used for keeping live fish 2 chiefly US : a place or condition in which there is no privacy Being a politician these days means living in a fishbowl–every part of your life is open to public view …   Useful english dictionary

  • fish tank — noun a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals • Syn: ↑aquarium, ↑marine museum • Hypernyms: ↑vivarium, ↑tank, ↑storage tank • Hyponyms: ↑fishbowl, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • fishbowl — fish|bowl [ˈfıʃbəul US boul] n 1.) a glass bowl that you can keep fish in 2.) a place or situation in which you cannot do anything in private ▪ Being in a small town like this is like living in a fishbowl …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • fishbowl — fish′bowl or fish′ bowl n. 1) cer a glass bowl for goldfish, snails, etc 2) a place, job, or condition in which one s activities are open to public view or scrutiny • Etymology: 1905–10 …   From formal English to slang

  • fishbowl — /fish bohl /, n. 1. a glass bowl for goldfish, snails, etc. 2. a place, job, or condition in which one s activities are open to public view or scrutiny. Also, fish bowl. [1905 10; FISH + BOWL1] * * * …   Universalium

  • fishbowl — fish|bowl [ fıʃ,boul ] noun count 1. ) a glass bowl for keeping live fish as pets 2. ) MAINLY JOURNALISM a situation where nothing is private and people can see everything that happens …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • fishbowl — [fish′bōl΄] n. 1. a glass bowl in which goldfish, snails, etc. are kept; small aquarium 2. any place where one s activities are open to public view …   English World dictionary

  • Fishbowl (conversation) — A fishbowl conversation is a form of dialog that can be used when discussing topics within large groups. Fishbowl conversations are usually used in participatory events like Open Space Technology and Unconferences. The advantage of Fishbowl is… …   Wikipedia

  • fishbowl — noun 1. a state of affairs in which you have no privacy the president lives in a goldfish bowl • Syn: ↑goldfish bowl, ↑fish bowl • Hypernyms: ↑situation, ↑state of affairs 2. a transparent bowl in which small fish are kept …   Useful english dictionary

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