billabongs

Definition of billabongsnext
plural of billabong, Australian
as in puddles
a small often deep body of water taking a break from our trek through the outback, we bathed our tired feet in the still waters of a billabong

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Noun
  • Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The venture has grown to include striking villas inspired by the landscape, suites with biological pools (sans chemicals), and restaurants galore—and even a sister property in Lisbon.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
  • When choosing a plan, Florida residents should consider coverage for HVAC systems, pools, and potential rust damage.
    Sharon Wu, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Unlike freshwater lakes, which drain through rivers or streams, salt lakes have no outlet to the sea.
    Rosa Lyster, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
  • In conjunction with Central Lakes College and Brainerd Walleye Alliance president Adam Mord, Kempe ran a creel survey on three lakes in the Brainerd area to quantify walleye catch rates by anglers using forward-facing sonar.
    Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Billabongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billabongs. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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