goldfish bowl
Small glass aquarium
A goldfish bowl is a round, transparent container for keeping pet fish.
The shape and visibility make it a metaphor for any situation lacking privacy: Living in a small town is like being in a goldfish bowl.
The fishbowl image suggests being constantly watched or exposed to scrutiny.
Range of clear sight
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- observationAttentive watching or remark
- watchedSaw with attention
- exposedOut in open
on display · transparency · privacy · vulnerability · surveillance · public eye · open office · celebrity
For beauty, not function
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
- feng shuiChinese placement philosophy
- aestheticConcerning beauty or art
- colorfulFull of varied hues
charm · elegant · curio · collectible · home decor · novelty · gift · vintage
Transparent solid from sand
- vesselReceptacle for contents
- jarWide-mouthed storage vessel
- receptacleContainer for items
- roundCurved like circle
curved · spherical · rim · base · tabletop · centerpiece · desktop · mantelpiece
Without obstruction or fog
- see-throughAllowing vision through
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
glassy · limpid · visibility · unclouded · reflective · distortion · magnifying · curved glass
Large storage vessel
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
- freshwaterNon-saline aquatic environment
- filterPorous separation device
- gravelLoose small rock fragments
water conditioner · aeration · bubbles · algae · aquatic plants · heater · lighting · pH balance
visibility
Range of clear sight
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- observationAttentive watching or remark
- watchedSaw with attention
on display · exposed · transparency · privacy · vulnerability · surveillance · public eye · open office · celebrity · spotlight
ornamental
For beauty, not function
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
- feng shuiChinese placement philosophy
- aestheticConcerning beauty or art
colorful · charm · elegant · curio · collectible · home decor · novelty · gift · vintage · retro
glass
Transparent solid from sand
- vesselReceptacle for contents
- jarWide-mouthed storage vessel
- receptacleContainer for items
round · curved · spherical · rim · base · tabletop · centerpiece · desktop · mantelpiece · portable
clear
Without obstruction or fog
- see-throughAllowing vision through
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
translucent · glassy · limpid · visibility · unclouded · reflective · distortion · magnifying · curved glass · watery
tank
Large storage vessel
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
- freshwaterNon-saline aquatic environment
- filterPorous separation device
gravel · water conditioner · aeration · bubbles · algae · aquatic plants · heater · lighting · pH balance · snails
- carnival gamesring toss, duck pond, balloon darts, strongman game, shooting gallery
goldfish bowllake
Enclosed body of freshwater
ocean · sea · marine aquarium · reef tank · pond
goldfish bowlsecluded retreat
Isolated place for privacy
fortress of solitude · ivory tower · behind closed doors · off the grid · anonymity
goldfish bowlopen range
Unfenced public grazing land
wide open spaces · wilderness · freedom · open ocean · elbow room
gold, fish, golden, goldfinch, gilded, fishy, fishes, fished, fishing