Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bubble-gum

noun
/ˈbʌbəl ˌɡʌm/
Definition
A type of chewing gum that can be blown into bubbles.
Examples
  • The children chewed their bubble-gum and laughed as they attempted to blow the biggest bubbles.
  • She bought a pack of bubble-gum from the store to share with her friends.
  • After dinner, he popped a piece of bubble-gum into his mouth while watching TV.
Meaning
A sweet, stretchy form of gum that is designed specifically to create bubbles when chewed and blown.
Synonyms
  • chewing gum
  • gum
  • gumdrop