Synonyms of puddle

puddle

noun

ˈpə-dᵊl 

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

• pool
• lake
• pond
• mere
• well
• stank
• billabong
• basin
• hole
• sinkhole
• swimming pool
• water hole

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of puddle

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

Recent photos of the inside appear to show puddles and stains from water damage and char marks from fire. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

In September, fresh layers of salt — residue of the wastewater — covered the dirt near yellowish puddles of standing water. — Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 27 Oct. 2026

For one mom, a pair of hand-me-down ruby red rain boots held a treasure trove of memories of school-trekking, puddle-jumping, and fruit-picking. — Stephanie Cook Broadhurst, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2026