noun
- the accumulation of water in low-lying areas or on surfaces that do not drain properly
Usage: technical
Examples
- Ponding on the roof caused structural damage over time.
- The parking lot showed signs of ponding after heavy rainfall.
- Poor grading led to ponding in the backyard.
- Engineers designed the system to prevent ponding on the bridge deck.
- Ponding water became a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
- The contractor fixed the drainage to eliminate ponding issues.