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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

ponding

/pɒndɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does ponding mean?

noun

The act of collecting and holding water on the surface of the ground, especially after rainfall. The water that has collected on the surface of the ground.

Example

"The farmer noticed ponding in the field after the heavy rainstorm."

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