bubble
word
Definition
A bubble is a small ball of air or gas in a liquid, or sometimes in another material. It can also mean a situation where prices rise too high in an unrealistic way, or a small protected world separated from normal life.
Usage & Nuances
Common literal collocations include 'soap bubble', 'air bubble', and 'bubble up'. In economics, 'housing bubble' and 'tech bubble' are very common. 'Live in a bubble' means being unaware of real life outside your own group or situation.
Example Sentences
The child blew a big bubble with soap.
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Everyone knew the tech bubble would burst sooner or later.
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There is a bubble in my drink.
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Some people think the housing market is a bubble.
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I was living in a bubble and had no idea what other people were dealing with.
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When the sauce starts to bubble, turn the heat down.
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