Puddle: meaning, definitions and examples

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puddle

 

[ หˆpสŒd.ษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

water accumulation

A puddle is a small body of water that collects on the ground, usually caused by rain or melted snow. It is typically shallow and can vary in size and shape. Puddles may be found on roads, sidewalks, and in natural environments.

Synonyms

pond, pool, water accumulation

Examples of usage

  • The children jumped in the puddle and splashed water everywhere.
  • After the storm, there were numerous puddles on the street.
  • She avoided stepping in the puddle as she walked home.
  • A puddle formed in the backyard after the heavy rain.

Translations

Translations of the word "puddle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น poรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฎเคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfรผtze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ genangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะปัŽะถะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kaล‚uลผa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐดใŸใพใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flaque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ charco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท su birikintisi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ์›…๋ฉ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑูƒุฉ ู…ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kaluลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kaluลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐดๅ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ luลพa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pottur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ suyun yฤฑฤŸฤฑntฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ charco

Etymology

The word 'puddle' originates from the Middle English term 'puddel', which is possibly derived from the Old English word 'pyddel', meaning 'frog'. It was used in the late 14th century, primarily to describe a small accumulation of liquid, resembling the habitat of frogs. As the language evolved, 'puddle' became more broadly associated with any small pool of water, typically found in natural or urban settings. The term reflects the changes in English vernacular and its adaptability to describe various forms of water on the ground. The imagery of frogs hopping around small bodies of water contributed to the descriptive nature of the word, solidifying its place in the English lexicon.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,081, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.