Meaning & Definition of word "Puddle"
Puddle
/ˈpʌdəl/
noun:
- 1. A small pool of liquid, especially rainwater, that has collected on the ground.
- Example: After the rain stopped, a puddle formed in the driveway.
- 2. A small quantity of a liquid that has collected in a low area.
- Example: There was a puddle of spilled coffee on the kitchen floor.
- 3. A small body of standing water, typically formed by rain.
- Example: Children jumped in the puddle and splashed water everywhere.
verb:
- 1. To form or create a puddle.
- Example: The water puddled in the corners of the yard after the storm.
Etymology
●Middle English puddle, possibly from the word 'pudden', meaning to splash or to make muddy.
Common Phrases and Expressions
puddle jumper:
A small airplane used for short flights.
jump into the puddle:
To take an opportunity without hesitation.
Related Words
splash:
The sound or act of liquid hitting a surface.
drain:
To remove liquid from an area.
soak:
To make something wet or absorb liquid.
Slang Meanings of puddle
Meaning: To get drunk and lose control.
● Example Sentence: He was so drunk last night, he ended up puddled on the floor.
Meaning: To make a mess or cause trouble.
● Example Sentence: Stop puddling around and get back to work!