<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A body of water smaller than a lake, sometimes artificially formed, as by damming a stream.</li><li>The Atlantic Ocean: American companies are finding business is different on the other side of the pond.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(Used without object) (Especially of water) To collect into a pond or large puddle: to prevent rainwater from ponding on the roof.</li></ul>