Synonyms for

Bubbles

Verb / ˈbʌbʌlz / Another word for bubbles — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

effervescence foam froth

Informal

fizz pop blisters

Literary

globules spheres vesicles

Antonyms

solidity density compactness firmness solidness

Common collocations

  • soap bubbles
  • bubble bath
  • bubble gum
  • bubble wrap
  • bubble sort
  • bubble chart
  • bubble up
  • bursting bubbles

Word family

noun bubble
verb bubble
adjective bubbly

Usage note

The word 'bubbles' can refer to literal spheres of gas or liquid, or figuratively to a temporary or unsustainable situation. The plural form is 'bubbles'.

Example sentences

  1. The soap bubbles floated away in the wind.
  2. The soda had bubbles that tickled my nose.
  3. The fish tank had bubbles rising from the bottom.
  4. The bubble bath made lots of bubbles.
  5. The baby giggled as she played with the bubbles in the tub.

Quotes

  • "I'm forever blowing bubbles," sang the little girl.
  • "Bubbles, bubbles everywhere," said the boy as he blew bubbles.
  • "A bubble is beautiful," said the artist as she painted the iridescent colors on her canvas.

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