bobber

1 of 2

noun (1)

bob·​ber ˈbä-bər How to pronounce bobber (audio)
: one that bobs
especially : float entry 1 sense 2a

bobber

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a person who rides or races on a bobsled

Examples of bobber in a Sentence

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Noun
New Atlas That girder suspension system reminds us of the Concept KX bobber that RE’s Indian design team cooked up in 2018. New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024 When the battery ran out, the spinner would power the tracker in the bobber by the reptile’s movements through the water and, erratically, by the wind when the beast hauled itself onto land. Jeff Vandermeer, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024 Intentionally absent of decking and outdoor furniture, this summer centerpiece, also lined in deep teal tile to mimic the lake, takes a cultural cue from iconic Austin swimming holes like Barton Springs, where bathers and bobbers bask on a lush lawn in the heart of Texas. Leilani Marie Labong, Architectural Digest, 8 July 2024 Lightly hooked through the lips or underneath the dorsal fin, minnows work exceptionally well under a bobber, too. M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for bobber 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1593, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bobber was in 1593

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“Bobber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bobber. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

bobber

noun
bob·​ber
ˈbäb-ər
: one that bobs
especially : float entry 1 sense 2a
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