fish farm

noun
UK: /ˈfɪʃ fɑːm/
US: /ˈfɪʃ fɑːrm/

  1. A place where fish are bred and raised for commercial purposes, often in tanks or enclosures.

    1. The fish farm sells salmon to local restaurants.
    2. Environmentalists are monitoring the impact of the fish farm on the coastal ecosystem.

Synonyms

fish hatchery
fish farm verb

  1. To breed and raise fish in a controlled environment for commercial purposes.

    1. They fish farm trout in the clear mountain waters.
    2. The company plans to fish farm native species to help restore local populations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "fish farm" is /ˈfɪʃ fɑːm/ in British English and /ˈfɪʃ fɑːrm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fish farm": fish hatchery.

Example usage of "fish farm": "The fish farm sells salmon to local restaurants.". More examples on the page.