bubble — a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or another gas
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or another gas
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʌbəl/
Example Sentences
- My little sister's idea of fine dining is eating with bubble wrap as background music.
- The stock market bubble made everyone think they were financial geniuses.
- She bubbled with excitement when she heard about the surprise party.
bubble
NOUN[/ˈbʌbəl/]
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or another gas
A child blows a giant soap bubble that drifts across the sunny park.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Bubble originated in Middle English during the 14th century as an onomatopoeia derived from the sound 'bub,' which mimics the noise of boiling water or bursting foam. The word directly represents the auditory experience of bubbles forming and popping.
Breakdown
bub- (onomatopoeia: the sound of bubbling) + -le (diminutive or iterative suffix indicating repeated action or small size).
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📝Examples
“My little sister's idea of fine dining is eating with bubble wrap as background music.”
“The stock market bubble made everyone think they were financial geniuses.”
“She bubbled with excitement when she heard about the surprise party.”
“He lives in a social media bubble where everyone agrees with him.”
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