Associations to the word «Fishbowl»

Wiktionary

FISHBOWL, noun. A small simple aquarium.
FISHBOWL, noun. A term describing a place or event of intense scrutiny. Enthusiastic sports cities are often said to place the players on their team in a "fishbowl" atmosphere.

Dictionary definition

FISHBOWL, noun. A state of affairs in which you have no privacy; "the president lives in a goldfish bowl".
FISHBOWL, noun. A transparent bowl in which small fish are kept.

Wise words

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