Millpond (Noun)
Meaning
A pond formed by damming a stream to provide a head of water to turn a mill wheel.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The village depended on the old millpond to power the grain mill that served the community.
- The tranquil millpond reflected the beauty of the surrounding landscape like a mirror.
- As the mill fell into disuse, the millpond began to silt up and the water lilies began to overgrow the surface.
- Fish swam lazily in the still waters of the millpond, where once the sound of rushing water dominated the scene.
- After the heavy rainfall, the millpond overflowed its banks and threatened to flood the nearby town.