Bubble Definition & Meaning

bubble
noun
  1. a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
  2. a speculative scheme that depends on unstable factors that the planner cannot control; "his proposal was nothing but a house of cards"; "a real estate bubble"
  3. an impracticable and illusory idea; "he didn't want to burst the newcomer's bubble"
  4. a dome-shaped covering made of transparent glass or plastic
verb
  1. form, produce, or emit bubbles; "The soup was bubbling"
  2. flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise; "babbling brooks"
  3. rise in bubbles or as if in bubbles; "bubble to the surface"
  4. cause to form bubbles; "bubble gas through a liquid"
  5. expel gas from the stomach; "In China it is polite to burp at the table"

"Bubble" in song lyrics

See how bubble is used in real songs:

  • "towards the nursery class act impression of a bubble"
    Aesop Rock — The Tugboat Complex Pt. 3
  • "Imma have to play like a pin and come pop that bubble"
    Akinyele — I Luh Hur
  • "ballbeam burst bubble"
    Anti-Pop Consortium — Focused

Usage tips for "bubble"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bubble" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bubble to find words that pair well.

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