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
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Also, look out for puddles or standing water in the road.
    Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) — or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Villa pools come with children’s toys and toiletries, while cots, bed guards, high chairs, and bottle warmers are available on request.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Underwater Caves Hold More Than Human Remains Around the time this individual was alive, the Yucatán Peninsula was a semi-arid savannah with no rivers or lakes — water and shade were scarce.
    Ryan Brennan April 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Lombardy poplars are better suited to farm areas, and do especially well along ponds, lakes, or other areas that are consistently moist.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Billabongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billabongs. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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