billabongs

noun

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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  1. puddles
  2. pools
  3. lakes
Noun
  • Large rain puddles along pumpkin smash stations reflected those releasing energy on their Halloween pumpkins or jack-o’-lanterns.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The clips showed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex walking hand-in-hand outdoors, plus scenes of a child’s feet by a fireplace, splashing in puddles and the children riding bikes.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of puddles
Noun
  • The Westin’s got three more pools, including an adults-only one with its own swim-up bar, plus pickle ball and a fitness center a bit larger than Buoy Haus’s own.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Among its most noteworthy additions are luxury tents with private pools and Rajwada Library Bar, which now features an innovative cocktail menu.
    — Shalbha Sarda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of pools
Noun
  • An audit would analyze water quality monitoring data from rivers and lakes to check those estimates.
    — Jonathan Mingle, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2026
  • For a longer stay, hiking and cycling routes spread out across the Engadin directly from St Moritz, while sailing and paddleboarding can be arranged on the surrounding lakes.
    — Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of lakes
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“Billabongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billabongs. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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