Meaning & Definition of word "Bubble"
Bubble
/ˈbʌb.əl/
noun:
- 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.
verb:
- 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.
Etymology
●Middle English 'buble', from Old French 'buble', which is probably of imitative origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of bubble
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.