noun
- a small freshwater fish with a flattened body, popular in aquariums
Usage: informal; aquarium hobby
Examples
- The pet store had colorful platys swimming in the display tank.
- She added three platys to her community aquarium.
- Platys are easy fish for beginners to care for.
- The orange platys bred successfully in the heated tank.
- These platys get along well with other peaceful fish species.