noun
gurgling
Gurgling (noun) means a bubbling, throaty sound, like water flowing through a narrow pipe. Example: “The gurgling of the stream was the only sound in the valley.”
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A bubbling, throaty sound, like water flowing through a narrow pipe.
"The gurgling of the stream was the only sound in the valley."
How to use gurgling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft, bubbly sound, as of water or a baby babbling.
Common pairings
gurgling sound
gurgling stream
gurgling baby
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Word forms
- Plural
- gurglings
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The _____ of the stream was the only sound in the valley.
Frequently asked questions
What does “gurgling” mean?
The word “gurgling” means a bubbling, throaty sound, like water flowing through a narrow pipe. In plain terms, a soft, bubbly sound, as of water or a baby babbling.
How do you use “gurgling” in a sentence?
Here is “gurgling” used in a sentence: “The gurgling of the stream was the only sound in the valley.”
What part of speech is “gurgling”?
“Gurgling” is a noun.
What is the meaning of gurgling?
"gurgling" (noun) means a bubbling, throaty sound, like water flowing through a narrow pipe.
