What is another word for ponding?
Pronunciation: [pˈɒndɪŋ] (IPA) 
Ponding refers to the accumulation of water on a flat surface after rainfall or flooding. Several synonyms for this term include pooling, standing water, and inundation. Other similar terms include runoff, waterlogging, and flooding. Pooling is often used to describe water accumulation in a smaller area, such as a small depression or a recreational pool. Standing water is a more general term that refers to any water that has stopped moving. Inundation refers to a larger-scale flooding or deluge that affects a broader area. Runoff refers to the flow of water along a surface that ultimately leads to water accumulation, while waterlogging is a term used to describe excessive saturation of soil with water.
