Fishbowl
noun
A glass or transparent container in which fish are kept.
The colorful fish swam gracefully in the fishbowl on the shelf.
Usage tips
Neutral
glass fishbowl, tropical fishbowl, small fishbowl
noun
A situation where a person is under constant observation, often leading to a sense of vulnerability.
Being in the public eye made her feel like she was living in a fishbowl.
Usage tips
Informal
social fishbowl, spotlight fishbowl, corporate fishbowl
noun
A glass or transparent container in which fish are kept.
The colorful fish swam gracefully in the fishbowl on the shelf.
Usage tips
Neutral
glass fishbowl, tropical fishbowl, small fishbowl
noun
A situation where a person is under constant observation, often leading to a sense of vulnerability.
Being in the public eye made her feel like she was living in a fishbowl.
Usage tips
Informal
social fishbowl, spotlight fishbowl, corporate fishbowl
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Use
Refers to an actual physical object.
Many people keep fish in a fishbowl as a hobby.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Describes a lack of privacy or feeling exposed.
Living in a fishbowl can be challenging for public figures.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Can evoke feelings of vulnerability.
He felt like he was in a fishbowl when everyone was watching his every move.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Use
Refers to an actual physical object.
Many people keep fish in a fishbowl as a hobby.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Describes a lack of privacy or feeling exposed.
Living in a fishbowl can be challenging for public figures.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Can evoke feelings of vulnerability.
He felt like he was in a fishbowl when everyone was watching his every move.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Use
Refers to an actual physical object.
Many people keep fish in a fishbowl as a hobby.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Describes a lack of privacy or feeling exposed.
Living in a fishbowl can be challenging for public figures.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Can evoke feelings of vulnerability.
He felt like he was in a fishbowl when everyone was watching his every move.
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