billabongs

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
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
  • 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 June 2026
Noun
  • Though some may assume that such programs promise higher odds of admission due to their small applicant pools, admissions officers’ expectations of an applicant’s knowledge and hands-on experiences are actually higher due to the highly specialized nature of the subject matter.
    Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Inspired by the bathing rituals of Ancient Rome and Greece, the circuit features thermal pools ranging from bracing cold plunges to toasty caldariums, alongside a salt exfoliation area, hot tub, and steam room.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • There are also a number of lakes, ponds and major rivers that are great for catching a variety of fish.
    Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
  • Close to Queenstown, great mountains are mirrored in great glacial lakes like Wanaka and Hawea.
    Steve Madgwick, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
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“Billabongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billabongs. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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