bubble

[US]/ˈbʌbl/
[UK]/ˈbʌbl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a small round body of gas contained in a liquid; a transparent round cover
vi. to boil, to form bubbles
vt. to cause to form bubbles; to talk in a very enthusiastic or excited way.

Phrases & Collocations

bubble bath

bubble gum

bubble economy

air bubble

bubble burst

bubble column

gas bubble

bubble sort

bubble flow

bubble wrap

bubble up

bubble point

bubble tea

bubble cap

soap bubble

burst your bubble

bubble motion

Example Sentences

a bubble of confidence.

soap bubble leak detection

the bubble of the cooking pot

bubbles swam on the surface.

The pot bubbled quietly.

He bubbled air into the water.

a pot of coffee bubbled away on the stove.

the tiny bubbles are the hallmark of fine champagnes.

The play bubbled with songs and dances.

His mind bubbles with plans and schemes.

Kartell Bubble Club Sofa by Philippe Starck.

air bubbles rising to the surface.

News of the defeat quickly burst the bubble of our self-confidence.

That hot spring was effervescing with bubbles.

The incorporation of air bubbles in the glass spoiled it.

The bombing plane bristled with machine-gun bubble s.

He bubbled her out of her money.

When the bubble finally burst, hundreds of people lost their jobs.

WSJ: How do you stay levelheaded in the middle of a bubble?

When water boils, bubbles rise to the surface.

Real-world Examples

Employers wouldn't mind a little fewer bubbles in the job market.

Source: Past exam papers of the English reading section for the postgraduate entrance examination (English I).

Just indulge me. will you? Don't always burst my bubbles.

Source: Discussing American culture.

JUST how bad is China's housing bubble?

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Mommy will make some bubbles with the shampoo.

Source: American Family Universal Parent-Child English

She already likes soap bubbles more than us.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 10

The Bubble Rock Trail winds up South Bubble Mountain.

Source: National Parks of the United States

When that happens, you get that idealized soap bubble nebula.

Source: Crash Course Astronomy

I call him bubbles because his mouth is all foamy.

Source: Modern Family - Season 04

So here's a bubble chart, because what's TED without a bubble chart?

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) July 2015 Collection

Are you ready to make some bubbles, Squirrels?

Source: Hi! Dog Teacher (Video Version)

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