Puddle: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง
puddle
[ หpสd.ษl ]
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:
๐ต๐น poรงa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเคพเคต
๐ฉ๐ช Pfรผtze
๐ฎ๐ฉ genangan
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะปัะถะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kaลuลผa
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฐดใใพใ
๐ซ๐ท flaque
๐ช๐ธ charco
๐น๐ท su birikintisi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌผ์ ๋ฉ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฑูุฉ ู ุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ kaluลพ
๐ธ๐ฐ kaluลพ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฐดๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ luลพa
๐ฎ๐ธ pottur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แญแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ suyun yฤฑฤฤฑntฤฑsฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ charco
Word origin
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.