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

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
For most, a long-shank Aberdeen-style panfish hook with a depth-appropriate split shot weight, and an adjustable bobber does the job. Manmade Bait For impromptu bluegill missions, bread balls made from any soft, moldable baked item are an easy sell. David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 28 Feb. 2024 Autorama Extreme The show will feature the 19th year of Autorama Extreme, a show on the Huntington Place lower level, with 200 traditional rods, customs and bobber bikes, with awards and performances. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 22 Feb. 2024 Most anglers choose to cast 1/8 th to ¼ ounce jigs with plastic variations below bobbers to entice these fish from shoreline structures or remaining green weeds throughout the winter. Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2024 Before long, the bobber twitched and slowly started moving toward the middle of the pond. Idaho Statesman, 2 Mar. 2016 Each child taking part will receive a small tackle box filled with bobbers, lures and other items. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2023 Baits can be fished on or near bottom, or, given high water, under a slip bobber along the edge of creek channels or among flooded vegetation. M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 21 June 2023 The simplest approach is to fish a single nymph below a strike indicator—which is really just a fancy term for a bobber. Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 10 May 2023 Dozens of fishing boats dotted the chain, most anchored near bridges and fishing with jigs or live bait beneath slip bobbers. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1593, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1825, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

bobber

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