as in pool
a small often deep body of water splashing in the puddles on the way home from the bus stop

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Recent Examples of puddle Slosh around in puddles or snow—these Blondo booties are waterproof with a treaded sole to keep you secure in less than ideal conditions. Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024 But the devastation was eased for Mullock and Woody, when the puddles formed outside. Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024 Which is why the sudden appearance of mysterious puddles of water in the house’s upstairs hallway, and what looks like a hulking, wheezing figure lurking in the shadows, has everyone but Willie Boy on edge. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024 Later in the movie, Bond hides a tracking device from Q Branch on the Phantom III, an effect replicated by a puddle light that projects the 007 logo into the trunk floor whenever the lid is open. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for puddle 

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“Puddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puddle. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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