Synonyms for

Puddle

Verb / ˈpʌdʌl / Another word for puddle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small pool of liquid, especially rainwater on the ground

Synonyms & similar words

pool passwater micturate muddle pee addle peepee makewater takealeak piddle wee relieveoneself urinate spendapenny weewee make piss pool pond waterhole reservoir basin cavity depression hollow dip indentation indenture concavity dimple pit sinkhole tarn

Synonyms by register

Formal

pool accumulation collection

Informal

splash plop splatter

Literary

mire quagmire

Antonyms

dryness expanse ocean sea lake river stream

Common collocations

  • small puddle
  • large puddle
  • muddy puddle
  • rain puddle
  • dirty puddle
  • clear puddle
  • jump in a puddle

Word family

noun puddle
verb puddle

Usage note

A puddle is a small pool of liquid, typically water. It is often used informally to describe a small amount of liquid.

Example sentences

  1. After it rained, there was a big puddle on the sidewalk.
  2. I saw a frog in the puddle.
  3. I splashed in the puddle with my rain boots.
  4. The car drove through the puddle and splashed water everywhere.
  5. I accidentally stepped in a puddle and got my socks wet.

Quotes

  • "Life's a puddle, jumper, better dive in." - Ursula Dubosarsky
  • "Life is a puddle, jump in." - Anonymous
  • "Life is not a puddle to be crossed, but a bottomless ocean to be explored." - Aporva Kala

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