Basic Details
Word: Fishbowl
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A glass container for keeping fish as pets, usually round and clear.
Synonyms: Aquarium, fish tank
Antonyms: None (since it is a specific item)
Idioms and Phrases
- In a fishbowl: To be in a situation where everyone can see and observe you, often leading to a lack of privacy. Example: "Living in a small town made me feel like I was in a fishbowl; everyone was watching my every move."
- Fishbowl effect: When a person feels exposed or scrutinised, as if they are on display. Example: "With all the attention from the media, the actress felt the fishbowl effect while promoting her new movie."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We set up a beautiful fishbowl with colourful stones and plants for our new goldfish.
Example 2: The children loved watching the little fish swim around the fishbowl.
Example 3: It's important to clean a fishbowl regularly to keep the fish healthy and happy.
Fun Fact
Did you know that fishbowls are believed to have existed for thousands of years? The oldest records show that people have kept fish as pets in bowls made of clay and glass since ancient China!
Famous Quote
"The fishbowl is not so much a home as it is a window to the outside world." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fishbowl" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A glass container for water
c) A glass container for keeping fish
d) A kind of fishing net
Answer: c) A glass container for keeping fish
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fishbowl"?
a) Birdcage
b) Aquarium
c) Terrarium
d) Habitat
Answer: b) Aquarium
3. Which of the following is NOT an antonym for "fishbowl"?
a) N/A
b) Teapot
c) Fruit bowl
d) Tumbler
Answer: a) N/A
4. Which sentence uses "fishbowl" correctly?
a) He placed the fishbowl on the table to watch the fish swim.
b) The fishbowl jumped across the floor.
c) She wore a fishbowl as a hat.
d) The fishbowl made a loud noise.
Answer: a) He placed the fishbowl on the table to watch the fish swim.
5. What does "in a fishbowl" mean?
a) A place for fishing
b) Feeling safe and sound
c) Being observed and lacking privacy
d) Having many friends
Answer: c) Being observed and lacking privacy
