puddle

Meanings

• noun

  A small body of standing water, often collected in a depression in the ground or on a surface.

  - "The children played in the puddle after the rain."
  - "The puddle reflected the clear blue sky."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpʌdəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with puddle
drizzle , frazzle , muddle , riddle

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Homophones

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1. puddlE (English) : To cook (food) gently in liquid, especially fat, until it is softened or tender.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of puddle that leads to same result
puddle , puddles , puddled , puddler , puddlers , puddling , puddle duck , puddle ducks , puddle jumper , puddle jumpers , dabbler , dabblers , dabbling duck , river duck

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Forms

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puddles, puddled

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Etymology

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Old English 'puddle' meaning 'muddy water'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest puddle is located in Canada and covers an area of 27,000 square meters.

2. The term 'puddle' is also used in geology to describe a shallow body of water in a depression or basin.

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Related Concepts

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1. rainwater: Rainwater collects in puddles after a rainstorm.

2. mud: A puddle may contain mud, which can make it difficult to walk through.

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Culture

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In literature, puddles often symbolize reflection, as in the works of Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson. In art, they are depicted in various forms, from realism to impressionism. In music, the term 'puddle' is used metaphorically in songs to describe emotions.

How to Memorize "puddle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rainy day, standing puddles on the street, and the sound of raindrops hitting the water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'puddle' with the sound of rain or the feeling of stepping into a wet puddle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Puddles are Pat's Playful Pranks' to remember the meaning.

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