bubble

/ˈbʌb.l̩/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A spherically contained volume of air or other gas, especially one made from soapy liquid.

2

A small spherical cavity in a solid material.

3

Anything resembling a hollow sphere.

4

Anything lacking firmness or solidity; a cheat or fraud; an empty project.

5

A period of intense speculation in a market, causing prices to rise quickly to irrational levels as the metaphorical bubble expands, and then fall even more quickly as the bubble bursts.

6

The emotional or physical atmosphere in which a subject is immersed; especially, a homogeneous atmosphere in which subjects are spared exposure to culture or ideas different from their own.

7

An officer's station in a prison dormitory, affording views on all sides.

8

Someone who has been ‘bubbled’ or fooled; a dupe.

9

A small, hollow, floating bead or globe, formerly used for testing the strength of spirits.

10

The globule of air in the chamber of a spirit level.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

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

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