bubble

[ˈbʌbl]

bubble Definition

• 1. a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas, or a similar spherical cavity in a solid substance
• 2. an unsustainable economic state characterized by rapid expansion followed by a contraction
• 3. a state of being isolated from the outside world

Using bubble: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bubble" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The children were playing with soap bubbles in the park.

• Example

  The bubble burst when the stock market crashed.

• Example

  She felt like she was living in a bubble, cut off from reality.

bubble Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bubble

• ball
• sphere
• droplet
• vesicle
• pustule

Antonyms for bubble

• deflate
• shrink
• contract

Idioms Using bubble

• bubble over

  to be very excited or enthusiastic about something

  Example

  She was bubbling over with excitement when she heard the news.

• bubble up

  to rise to the surface of a liquid in the form of bubbles

  Example

  The water in the pot began to bubble up as it boiled.

• bubble and squeak

  a traditional British dish made from leftover vegetables and potatoes fried together

  Example

  We had bubble and squeak for breakfast this morning.

Phrases with bubble

• burst someone's bubble

  to destroy someone's illusions or delusions about something

  Example

  I hate to burst your bubble, but you're not going to become a millionaire overnight.

• in a bubble

  isolated from the outside world and unaware of what is happening around

  Example

  He's been living in a bubble for so long that he doesn't know how things work in the real world.

• bubble bath

  a bath in which a person adds a special liquid to produce a lot of bubbles

  Example

  After a long day at work, I like to relax in a bubble bath.

Origins of bubble

from Middle English 'bobel', meaning 'foam on liquid'

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Summary: bubble in Brief

The term 'bubble' [ˈbʌbl] refers to a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas, or a similar spherical cavity in a solid substance. It can also describe an unsustainable economic state characterized by rapid expansion followed by a contraction, or a state of being isolated from the outside world. Phrases like 'burst someone's bubble' and 'in a bubble' denote disillusionment and isolation, while idioms like 'bubble over' and 'bubble up' express excitement and enthusiasm.