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.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
  • The contemporary artist added that the shoes in the collection are meant to look worn out and discolored from walking through puddles and have marks on the sides colored with a pen.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
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  • The spa Indoor and outdoor pools here provide extra options for entertainment, and the patio’s sunbeds see a lot of attention, especially on weekends when rates often drop here.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
  • This string of pools linked by small cascades on Lucy Brook in Bartlett, New Hampshire, is a popular spot for families in the summer thanks to its easy accessibility via a short hike.
    Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
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  • Fillenwarth Beach Resort, Arnolds Park Northwest Iowa's Okoboji revolves around the remarkably clear glacial lakes that form the Iowa Great Lakes region—an irresistible vacation destination.
    Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
  • With one of the nation’s lowest population densities — and most residents living in cities — Idaho boasts plenty of wide-open spaces, an amazing array of geography from huge lakes and raging rivers to snowy peaks and bone-dry deserts.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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“Billabongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billabongs. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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