noun
Uncommon
puddle
PUHDL
Puddle (noun) means a small pool of water, typically left on a path or road after rain. Example: “The kids loved jumping in puddles on the way home.”
noun
1
A small pool of water, typically left on a path or road after rain.
"The kids loved jumping in puddles on the way home."
"A muddy puddle had formed near the gate."
verb
1
To form a small pool, or to splash around in one.
"Rainwater puddled at the bottom of the driveway."
How to use puddle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small patch of standing water, usually after it rains.
Common pairings
a puddle of water
jump in a puddle
a muddy puddle
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Word forms
- Plural
- puddles
- Third person singular
- puddles
- Past tense
- puddled
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Etymology
From Old English pudd, "ditch," via Middle English podel.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for puddle
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What does “puddle” mean?
The word “puddle” means a small pool of water, typically left on a path or road after rain. In plain terms, a small patch of standing water, usually after it rains.
How do you pronounce “puddle”?
“Puddle” is pronounced PUHDL (/ˈpʌdl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “puddle” in a sentence?
Here is “puddle” used in a sentence: “The kids loved jumping in puddles on the way home.”
What part of speech is “puddle”?
Depending on how it is used, “puddle” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “puddle” come from?
The word “puddle” comes from Old English. From Old English pudd, "ditch," via Middle English podel.
Is “puddle” a common word?
“Puddle” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “puddle” have?
“Puddle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small pool of water, typically left on a path or road after rain.
