Word
puddle
Phoneticspud·dle, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpədəɫ/
UK/pˈʌdəl/
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The child jumped into a large puddle.”
contextual
“Be careful not to step in that puddle of oil near the car.”
complex
“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'.
Idioms
01. puddle jumper
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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