Pronunciation: /ˈbʌbəl/

Definitions of bubble

noun a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or another gas

Example Sentences

verb to produce bubbles or be in the process of bubbling

Example Sentences

A1 I like to blow bubbles with my bubble wand.

A2 The children were happily blowing bubbles in the park.

B1 She watched as the soap bubbles bubbled up from the sink.

B2 The excitement in the room bubbled over as the team won the championship.

C1 His enthusiasm for the project bubbled up and inspired the whole team.

C2 The tension between the two leaders bubbled under the surface, ready to explode at any moment.

adjective relating to or resembling a bubble

Example Sentences

A1 The child played with a bubble wand.

A2 She blew bubbles in the park.

B1 The bubble wrap packaging protected the fragile items.

B2 The bubble tea shop offers a variety of flavors.

C1 The stock market was in a bubble before it crashed.

C2 Her bubble personality made her popular with everyone.

Examples of bubble in a Sentence

formal The scientist studied the properties of the bubble to understand its behavior in different environments.

informal My kids love blowing bubbles in the backyard during summer.

slang I can't believe she's living in a bubble, completely unaware of what's happening around her.

figurative The stock market seems to be in a bubble, with prices rising rapidly without any real value backing them up.

Grammatical Forms of bubble

past tense

bubbled

plural

bubbles

comparative

more bubbly

superlative

most bubbly

present tense

bubble

future tense

will bubble

perfect tense

have bubbled

continuous tense

is bubbling

singular

bubble

positive degree

bubble

infinitive

to bubble

gerund

bubbling

participle

bubbling

Origin and Evolution of bubble

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'bubble' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'bobel' or 'bibble', which meant a small swelling or blister.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bubble' has evolved to also refer to a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas, as well as to describe a temporary period of excessive financial speculation.