bubble

noun
UK: /ˈbʌbl/
US: /ˈbʌbəl/

  1. A thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas.

    1. The child blew a bubble with their gum. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soap bubble floated gently in the air before it popped on the grass. [ ] [ ]

  2. A joyful, lively, or enthusiastic personality.

    1. She is a real bubble, always smiling. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her bubble of enthusiasm was infectious, making everyone feel energized. [ ] [ ]

  3. An unstable market situation where prices are much higher than their true value.

    1. The housing market is a bubble. [ ] [ ]
    2. Economists warned of a potential stock market bubble if investments didn't reflect the actual value. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

foam froth enthusiasm ebullience
bubble intransitive-verb

  1. To produce bubbles.

    1. The water started to bubble. [ ] [ ]
    2. The champagne bubbled in the glass as it was poured. [ ] [ ]

  2. To feel or display a strong emotion that is difficult to hide.

    1. She bubbled with excitement about her trip. [ ] [ ]
    2. He bubbled with rage when he saw what had happened to his car. [ ] [ ]
bubble transitive-verb

  1. To cause something to produce bubbles.

    1. She bubbled the soap solution to make more. [ ] [ ]
    2. He bubbled air through the liquid to oxygenate it for the fish. [ ] [ ]
bubble idiom

  1. A temporary period of success or good fortune.

    1. They lived in a bubble of happiness. [ ] [ ]
    2. Living in a bubble of privilege, they were unaware of the hardships faced by others. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bubble" in English means: A thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas., A joyful, lively, or enthusiastic personality., An unstable market situation where prices are much higher than their true value..

The phonetic transcription of "bubble" is /ˈbʌbl/ in British English and /ˈbʌbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bubble": foam, froth, enthusiasm, ebullience.

Example usage of "bubble": "The child blew a bubble with their gum.". More examples on the page.