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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA soft, bubbly sound, as of water or a baby babbling.

Common pairings

gurgling sound gurgling stream gurgling baby

Word forms

gurglings plural

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The _____ of the stream was the only sound in the valley.

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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.