Burble

Pronunciation: /ˈbərbəl/

Definitions of burble

noun a bubbling or gurgling sound

Example Sentences

A1 The brook made a gentle burble as it flowed over the rocks.

A2 I could hear the burble of the coffee machine in the background.

B1 The burble of the river was soothing as we sat by the campfire.

B2 The burble of laughter filled the room as friends shared stories.

C1 The burble of the fountain added to the peaceful ambiance of the garden.

C2 The burble of the stream was a constant soundtrack to our hike through the forest.

verb to make a continuous murmuring noise

Example Sentences

A1 The river burbled softly as it flowed past.

A2 She could hear the water burbling in the distance.

B1 The coffee machine started to burble as it brewed a fresh pot.

B2 The stream burbled merrily over the rocks.

C1 The fountain in the park burbled rhythmically, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

C2 The brook burbled gently, inviting us to sit and relax by its side.

Examples of burble in a Sentence

formal The stream burbled gently as it flowed through the forest.

informal I could hear the water burbling in the creek as we walked by.

slang The coffee machine burbled out a fresh cup for me.

figurative Her laughter seemed to burble out of her like a bubbling brook.

Grammatical Forms of burble

• past tense: burbled
• plural: burbles
• comparative: more burbly
• superlative: most burbly
• present tense: burble
• future tense: will burble
• perfect tense: have burbled
• continuous tense: is burbling
• singular: burble
• positive degree: burble
• infinitive: to burble
• gerund: burbling
• participle: burbling

Origin and Evolution of burble

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'burble' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'burbelen' which meant to bubble or make a bubbling noise.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'burble' has evolved to also mean to talk in a continuous, excited, and often incomprehensible way, similar to the sound of bubbling water. It is now commonly used to describe the sound of water flowing or of someone speaking rapidly and excitedly.