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bubble

[ˈbʌbl]

bubble Definition

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

Antonyms for bubble

Idioms Using bubble

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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