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Definition of "fishbowl" []

  • A transparent bowl in which live fish are kept. (noun)
  • Informal A place that is lacking in privacy. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "fishbowl" in a sentence
  • "Living in a fishbowl is a weird thing, even when you’re too little to really know what’s going on."
  • "A plan has been unveiled for a "fishbowl" - like by Valerie Conners | 10.13.08 | 3: 42 PM ET"
  • "Neil Bloom An area known as the fishbowl is surrounded by windows overlooking the Rock River and has become a favorite hang-out for employees."