Dictionary Check: puddle

"puddle" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

noun

a mixture of wet clay and sand that can be used to line a pond and that is impervious to water when dry

noun

a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid

Example: "there were puddles of muddy water in the road after the rain"
Synonyms:
noun

something resembling a pool of liquid

Example: "he stood in a pool of light"
Synonyms:
verb

wade or dabble in a puddle

Example: "The ducks and geese puddled in the backyard"
verb

subject to puddling or form by puddling

Example: "puddle iron"
verb

dip into mud before planting

Example: "puddle young plants"

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