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.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The spa itself sprawls 64,000 square feet and has a cluster of treatment pavilions, fitness centers, and outdoor pools where hydrotherapy sessions are performed (my partner turned to jelly after a particularly effective water shiatsu session).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Orlando may be best known for its theme parks, but beyond the roller coasters and resort pools lies a city surprisingly rich in green space.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
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  • Legislation to create a rapid response program to eradicate the noxious invasive weed hydrilla, which has jumped from the Connecticut River to the state’s biggest lakes, received a positive reception at a public hearing at the legislature.
    Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
  • That translates to more than 148 parks, gardens, and recreation areas, according to the study, with plenty of lakes, trails, and botanical gardens to explore.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Billabongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billabongs. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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