billabongs

Definition of billabongsnext
plural of billabong, Australian
as in puddles
a small often deep body of water taking a break from our trek through the outback, we bathed our tired feet in the still waters of a billabong

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Noun
  • Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Shepard said the complex will include pools, coworking space, gyms, resident clubhouses, outdoor kitchens, bicycle storage and electric vehicle parking.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • That package included money for roads, fire houses and two new pools, including one in Forest Park.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This escape, which borders Canada, spans over 218,000 acres with lakes, boreal forests, and trickling streams.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Dragonfly won’t be near those huge methane lakes, unfortunately, but there is still much to see on this frozen world.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Billabongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billabongs. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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