puddle
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈpədəɫ// UK //pˈʌdəl// pud·dle
n. a small pool of liquid on the ground, usually made of rainwater. You often see them on the street after it rains.
n. a small, shallow accumulation of liquid, typically rainwater, on a surface. Refers to a localized collection of fluid rather than a flowing stream.
The child jumped into a large puddle.
Be careful not to step in that puddle of oil near the car.
After the thunderstorm, the uneven pavement was dotted with shallow puddles that reflected the neon signs of the nearby shops.
Usage
Commonly used with the preposition 'of' to specify the liquid, such as 'a puddle of mud' or 'a puddle of water'.