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
  • Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
  • 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, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The hotel is a half-mile from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and comes with heated pools and hot tubs, as well as a fitness center and airport shuttle.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
  • According to public records, this property comes in at 5,343 square feet and features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, two pools, and sweeping hilltop views.
    Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Tehran, the capital, has also struggled with falling water levels and periodic rationing, while major lakes such as Lake Urmia in the northwest have largely dried up after decades of mismanagement and reduced inflow.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Billabongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billabongs. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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