billabong

/ˈbɪləbɒŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, shallow lake or pool of water, typically formed in a dry riverbed, especially in Australia.

“The hikers followed the dry riverbed to the nearby billabong, where they filled their canteens with water.”

Synonyms

  • lagoon
  • oxbow
  • pool

Antonyms

  • creek
  • rapid