Thesaurus results for PUDDLE

puddle

noun

ˈpə-dᵊl

Definition of puddle

as in pool

a small often deep body of water splashing in the puddles on the way home from the bus stop

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of puddle Fish and other tiny critters get grouped together in the remaining shallow puddles. — Alex Harris july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 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, 7 July 2026 Two others hopped into a giant muddy puddle and did the Viking row. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 30 June 2026 Water Leaks Around the Unit Finding a small puddle near your air conditioner might not raise a flag at first, but moisture around the unit should always be investigated. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for puddle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for puddle

pool

Noun

But plenty of factors dictate draft order, with the bonus pool system also affecting team strategy.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
This tactical ideology is what gives Morocco an edge, understanding what works so well in Europe and adapting it to their player pool.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of pool

Browse Nearby Words

pucks

puddle

puddled

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Puddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puddle. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of puddle

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on puddle

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

loquacious

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Games & Quizzes