1. a small orange or yellow freshwater fish often kept as a pet in bowls or aquariums
2. a person with a very short memory span
Usage: informal

Examples

• The children fed the goldfish every morning before school.
• She won a goldfish at the carnival by throwing rings.
• The goldfish swam in circles around the small glass bowl.
• My goldfish lived for three years in our home aquarium.
• Don’t be such a goldfish – I just told you that five minutes ago!
• The pet store had dozens of goldfish in large tanks.
• He forgot his keys again because he has the memory of a goldfish.