noun
Uncommon
bubbling
Bubbling (noun) means the action of producing bubbles or rising in bubbles. Example: “The bubbling of the stew was the only sound in the kitchen.”
noun
1
The action of producing bubbles or rising in bubbles.
"The bubbling of the stew was the only sound in the kitchen."
"The sound of it was scarce louder than the hiss of the rain, a multitude of soft bubblings and squelchings."
— Frederick Niven, The Lost Cabin Mine (1908)
How to use bubbling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing action of something forming bubbles, like boiling liquid.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bubblings
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bubbling” mean?
The word “bubbling” means the action of producing bubbles or rising in bubbles. In plain terms, the ongoing action of something forming bubbles, like boiling liquid.
How do you use “bubbling” in a sentence?
Here is “bubbling” used in a sentence: “The bubbling of the stew was the only sound in the kitchen.”
What part of speech is “bubbling”?
“Bubbling” is a noun.
Is “bubbling” a common word?
“Bubbling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
