bladder

/ˈblædə/noun
Middle School
1

A flexible sac that can expand and contract and that holds liquids or gases.

2

Specifically, the urinary bladder.

3

A hollow, inflatable organ of a plant.

4

The inflatable bag inside various balls used in sports, such as footballs and rugby balls.

5

A container in the form of a flexible bag.

6

A sealed plastic bag that contains wine and is usually packaged in a cask.

7

Anything inflated, empty, or unsound.

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing