soap bubble

noun

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

Examples of soap bubble in a Sentence

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Dip the toothbrush in the soap bubbles and gently scrub the dirty spots. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 His critiques and conclusions are as edgy as a soap bubble. — Gustavo Arellano, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026 His critiques and conclusions are as edgy as a soap bubble. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 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 See All Example Sentences for soap bubble

Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soap bubble was in 1639

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soap brick
soap bubble
soapbush
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“Soap bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soap%20bubble. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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