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bubbles
/ˈbʌbəlz/
small balls of air or gas in liquid
The children laughed as they blew bubbles in the park.
The children were happy while creating and popping bubbles.
general
small balls of air or gas in a liquid
Soap bubbles float in the air before popping.
Bubbles made of soap rise and burst when they reach their limit.
Commonly associated with soap, champagne, or boiling water.
informal
a playful or carefree atmosphere
The party was full of bubbles and laughter.
The party had a lighthearted and joyful mood.
Used metaphorically to describe a happy, carefree environment.
Collocations
blow bubblescreate bubbles by blowing air through a liquidbubble batha bath with bubbles for relaxationbubble wrapa packaging material with air-filled bubbles
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Literal vs. Figurative Use
Bubbles can describe physical objects or a carefree mood.
Gold Rule
Plural Form
'Bubbles' is the plural form of 'bubble', but it can also be used as a mass noun in some contexts.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'bubbel', from Old English 'bybel', meaning 'bubble'. Related to Old Norse 'bygla' and German 'Blase'.
Usage Notes
Can refer to literal bubbles in liquids or metaphorically to a lighthearted mood.
Word Breakdown
bubble
a small ball of air or gas in a liquid
root-s
plural suffix
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