Meaning & Definition of word "Bubble"

Bubble

/ˈbʌb.əl/

1. A thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas.
- Example: The child watched the bubble float gently into the air.
2. An inflated or hollow sphere filled with air or gas.
- Example: The soap bubbles drifted away with the breeze.
3. An unrealistic or overly optimistic perception of a situation.
- Example: The housing market experienced a bubble that eventually burst.

1. To form or produce bubbles.
- Example: The soup began to bubble as it heated on the stove.
2. To move in a lively or excited manner.
- Example: The children bubbled with excitement when they heard about the field trip.

Middle English 'buble', from Old French 'buble', which is probably of imitative origin.

bubble burst:

A situation where a belief or illusion is shattered.

bubble bath:

A bath in which bubbles are created by soap or other substances.

in a bubble:

Living in isolation from reality or outside influences.

boil:

To heat a liquid to the point that it forms bubbles.

fizz:

To make a hissing or bubbling sound, as when gas escapes from a liquid.

Meaning: A situation or condition that is likely to collapse.

Example Sentence: That startup was just a bubble and it popped when the funding dried up.

Meaning: To speak in a naive or unrealistic way.

Example Sentence: Stop bubbling about your plans; they aren't practical.