puddle

[ˈpʌdl]

puddle Definition

• 1. a small pool of liquid, especially rainwater on the ground
• 2. a small amount of a liquid substance that has collected somewhere

Using puddle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "puddle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The children jumped in the puddles after the rain.

• Example

  There was a puddle of water on the kitchen floor.

• Example

  The car splashed through the puddles on the road.

puddle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for puddle

• pool
• pond
• plash
• waterhole

Phrases with puddle

• puddle jumper

  a small aircraft used for short flights, especially between islands or other nearby locations

  Example

  We took a puddle jumper to get to the remote island.

• puddle duck

  a duck that frequents shallow pools or puddles

  Example

  The mallard is a common puddle duck.

• puddle of sweat

  a small pool of perspiration that has accumulated on a person's skin or clothing

  Example

  After the workout, there was a puddle of sweat on the gym floor.

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Summary: puddle in Brief

A 'puddle' [ˈpʌdl] is a small pool of liquid, often rainwater on the ground, or a small amount of a liquid substance that has collected somewhere. It can be used in phrases like 'puddle jumper,' referring to a small aircraft, and 'puddle of sweat,' describing a small pool of perspiration.