Definition of bubble - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
soapy liquidsmall round sphere of liquid with air inside
- Children love to blow bubbles in the park.
2.
businessperiod of rapid economic growth followed by a crash
- The housing bubble burst in 2008.
3.
materialssmall cavity or sphere in a solid material
- The glass had a tiny bubble in it.
4.
comicsspeech indicator in comics
- The character's thoughts were shown in a bubble.
5.
instabilitytemporary or fragile situation
- The economic bubble burst, leading to a recession..
6.
protectiontransparent enclosure for protection or observation
- Astronauts use a bubble helmet in space..
7.
quarantineUK group of people isolating togetherUK
- They formed a bubble during the lockdown.
Verb
1.
soundintr. make a sound like boiling liquidintr.
- The brook bubbled over the rocks..
2.
chemistrytr./intr. form bubbles in a liquidtr./intr.
- The soup began to bubble on the stove.
3.
emotionintr. express emotions in a lively wayintr.
- He bubbled with enthusiasm during the presentation.
Images of bubble
small round sphere of liquid with air inside 
speech indicator in comics 
transparent enclosure for protection or observation
Expressions with bubble
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cause a soap or air bubble to break and disappear
The child laughed as the bubble bursts in the sunlight.
liquid overflows due to boiling or agitation
The soup bubbled over on the stove.
move upward in bubbles or a bubbling manner
The soup began to bubble up on the stove.
person overly protected from real-life experiences
He grew up as a bubble boy, unaware of the world.
rise to the top of a liquid
The air bubbles to the surface of the water.
show great enthusiasm or joy
She bubbled with excitement when she heard the news.
a situation or expectation suddenly fails
Their happiness ended when the bubble burst.
show strong emotion or quality in a lively way
He bubbled with enthusiasm during the meeting.
make someone realize their belief is not true
I hate to burst your bubble, but that's not possible.
end someone's happiness or optimism
The news of the defeat burst the bubble of the excited fans.
dispel someone's unrealistic beliefs or expectations
I hate to burst your bubble, but the tickets sold out yesterday.
ruin someone's happy moment
She busted his bubble by telling him the surprise was spoiled.
be isolated from the real world
He tends to live in a bubble, unaware of current events.
be successful but not fully established
The band continues to bubble under in the indie scene.
cause someone's unrealistic expectations to be destroyed
The harsh feedback pricked the bubble of his dreams.
suddenly realizing unrealistic expectations
Everyone thought the project was perfect, but the bubble has burst.
mark an answer by filling a circular area
Please bubble in your answers on the test sheet.
situation where perception of reality is altered
The leader's charisma created a reality distortion bubble around him.
device for making bubbles with soapy water
The kids played with a bubble blower in the yard.
bubble of air in any environment
She watched an air bubble float in her soda.
bath with many soap bubbles
She relaxed in a warm bubble bath after a long day..
chewing gum that can be blown into bubbles
She loves chewing bubble gum during class.
plastic sheet with air bubbles for packaging
She wrapped the vase in bubble wrap for safety.
thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas
The child blew a soap bubble that floated away..
Origin of bubble
Middle Dutch, bobbel (bubble)
Terms with bubble included in their meaning
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skin
small bubble on skin filled with fluid
bubble bath
bath with bubbles created by soap or other products
bubble tea
sweet drink with tea, milk, and tapioca pearls
liquid
small bubble in or on a liquid
paint
bubble on a painted surface
drinks
bubble on the surface of a liquid
comics
speech bubble in comics
skin condition
small bubble on the skin filled with serum
tapioca pearl
small chewy balls in bubble tea
bubbles
thin layer of soap solution forming a bubble
boil
bubble or seethe
chemistry
temperature span between first bubble and complete vaporization of a liquid mixture
bubbling
bubble a liquid with a gas
abr: Bubble Tea
sweet drink with tea, milk, and chewy tapioca balls
medical
small blister or bubble on the skin
geology
bubble-like mineral inclusion
business
resembling or characteristic of an economic bubble
material damage
damage from bubble collapse and chemical reactions on surfaces
bubble shape
waffle with bubble shapes, popular as Hong Kong street food
botanical
blockage of a xylem vessel by an air bubble
bubbling
bubble up as a result of heating
distillation
the bubble-shaped chamber in a pot still
bubble tea
tea-based drink with chewy tapioca balls
bubble
full of or making foam or froth
Examples of bubble in a sentence
She watched a bubble form in the soapy water. Investors feared the tech bubble would collapse. The bubble in the stock market caused concern. A bubble formed inside the clear resin. Inspect the plastic for bubbles before painting it. She drew a bubble around the dialogue.
Each comic strip had a bubble for speech. The housing bubble collapsed suddenly. They feared the tech bubble would burst. The scientist worked inside a bubble to avoid contamination. The exhibit was displayed in a large bubble. Only children in our bubble could visit the house. Their bubble stayed separate from the rest of the family. The soup began to bubble on the stove. Laughter bubbled up from the children playing outside. The chemicals started to bubble in the test tube. As the water heated, it began to bubble gently. Her laughter bubbled over at the joke. Excitement bubbled in his voice as he spoke.
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- French:bulle, bouillonner, ...
- German:Seifenblase, blubbern, ...
- Italian:bolla, fare bolle, ...
- Spanish:burbuja, hace burbujas, ...
- Portuguese:bolha, fervilhar, ...
- Chinese:泡泡, 冒泡, ...
- Japanese:シャボン玉, 泡立つ, ...
- Arabic:فُقَّاعَة, فَوَّرَ, ...
- Hebrew:בּוּעָה, לְבַעְבֵּעַ, ...
- Russian:пузырь, булькать, ...
- Ukrainian:бульбашка, булькати, ...
- Hindi:बुलबुला, बुदबुदाना, ...
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