soap bubble

noun

: a hollow iridescent globe formed by blowing a film of soapsuds (as from a pipe)

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Dip the toothbrush in the soap bubbles and gently scrub the dirty spots. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 Inspired by a soap bubble when shaving, Neff thought the Airform blueprint could help solve the postwar housing crisis by creating homes that could be built quickly and with lower construction costs. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 June 2026 The dress is meant to float on the body with the bubbles evoking the airy ballet of soap bubbles. Marisa Guthrie For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026 His critiques and conclusions are as edgy as a soap bubble. Gustavo Arellano, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soap bubble

Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soap bubble was in 1639

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“Soap bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soap%20bubble. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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