Puddle Definition & Meaning

puddle
noun
  1. a mixture of wet clay and sand that can be used to line a pond and that is impervious to water when dry
  2. a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid; "there were puddles of muddy water in the road after the rain"; "the body lay in a pool of blood"
  3. something resembling a pool of liquid; "he stood in a pool of light"; "his chair sat in a puddle of books and magazines"
verb
  1. wade or dabble in a puddle; "The ducks and geese puddled in the backyard"
  2. subject to puddling or form by puddling; "puddle iron"
  3. dip into mud before planting; "puddle young plants"
  4. work a wet mixture, such as concrete or mud
  5. mess around, as in a liquid or paste; "The children are having fun puddling in paint"
  6. make into a puddle; "puddled mire"
  7. make a puddle by splashing water
  8. mix up or confuse; "He muddled the issues"
  9. eliminate urine; "Again, the cat had made on the expensive rug"

"Puddle" in song lyrics

See how puddle is used in real songs:

  • "Keep the grief when I come through, put your peeps in a puddle"
    Boot Camp Clik — Everybody Knows Now
  • "I'm a tornado, you just a puddle"
    Brotha Lynch Hung f/ CO, Tall Cann — Reachin' for Fame
  • "Back in the mud thirty days in the puddle"
    Bubba Sparxxx — Disappear (Bonus Track)

Usage tips for "puddle"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "puddle" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for puddle to find words that pair well.

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