1
: a very small pool of usually dirty or muddy water
2
a
: an earthy mixture (as of clay, sand, and gravel) worked while wet into a compact mass that becomes impervious to water when dry
b
: a thin mixture of soil and water for puddling plants
puddled; puddling
ˈpəd-liŋ 
ˈpə-dᵊl-iŋ
: to dabble or wade around in a puddle
1
: to make muddy or turbid : muddle
2
a
: to work (a wet mixture of earth or concrete) into a dense impervious mass
b
: to subject (iron) to the process of puddling
3
a
: to strew with puddles
b
: to compact (soil) especially by working when too wet
c
: to dip the roots of (a plant) in a thin mud before transplanting
Examples of puddle in a Sentence
Noun
She accidentally stepped in a puddle and got her shoes wet.
After the storm, the road was covered in deep puddles.
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 12 May 2025
If that wasn't enough, the bride and groom even lay down in the puddles, while the groomsmen slide across the wet grass in their suits, which made for great footage captured by videographer Taylor Abbott.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
The mostly light wash baggy jeans puddled over sneakers adorned with charms and pompoms.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Videos of him jumping into mud and puddles garnered millions of videos and likes.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 12 May 2025
If that wasn't enough, the bride and groom even lay down in the puddles, while the groomsmen slide across the wet grass in their suits, which made for great footage captured by videographer Taylor Abbott.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
Verb
If your tub or shower is prone to puddling, adjust the length by cutting off 4-6 inches of material.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
The mostly light wash baggy jeans puddled over sneakers adorned with charms and pompoms.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Puddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puddle. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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