# melt pond

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɛlt ˌpɑnd/

## Definitions
1. Pools of melted water which form on glacial, shelf, or sea ice, typically during warmer periods.

## Etymology
From melt + pond.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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