bubbles
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A2
/ˈbʌbəlz/
(bubble)
small air pocket
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bubble' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bobel,' where 'bobel' meant 'a small ball or drop.'
Historical Evolution
'bobel' transformed into the modern English word 'bubble' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small ball or drop,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, usually spherical, pocket of air or gas within a liquid.
The soap bubbles floated in the air.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45