The difference between Fish bowl and Fish tank

When used as nouns, fish bowl means a low, broad transparent bowl in which fish are kept in a domestic environment, whereas fish tank means a container, usually made out of glass or acrylic, specifically designed for holding water and marine life.


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  1. Fish bowl as a noun:

    a low, broad transparent bowl in which fish are kept in a domestic environment

  2. Fish bowl as a noun (by extension):

    any place that lacks privacy

  1. Fish tank as a noun:

    A container, usually made out of glass or acrylic, specifically designed for holding water and marine life.

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