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Meaning of bubble
The primary meaning of the word "bubble" is a hollow sphere of liquid or gas.
Etymology of bubble
The word "bubble" comes from the Middle English word "bobelen", which is derived from the Old English word "bubian", meaning to murmur or make a bubbling sound, and is related to the Middle Low German word "bubelen" and the Middle Dutch word "bobelen"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a hollow sphere of liquid or gas, and its meaning has expanded over time to include figurative senses
Synonyms
balloon
blister
blip
blob
droplet
foam
glob
globule
inflated ball
puff
sphere
vesicle
air pocket
pouch
sac
sack
capsule
cell
cavity
hollow
orb
pellet
bead
bleb
bulla
cyst
globe
orbicle
pellet
pouchlet
spherule
vial
Definitions
- A hollow sphere of liquid or gas, typically transparent and floating in a liquid or through the air
- * A situation or activity that is enjoyable but not serious or important
- * A person's own personal or subjective view of the world, which may not be based on reality
Usage Examples
- The child blew a bubble with her gum and watched as it popped
- * The economist warned of a housing bubble that could burst and cause economic instability
- * The couple lived in a bubble, unaware of the problems facing the world outside their wealthy community