nubble

noun

nub·​ble ˈnə-bəl How to pronounce nubble (audio)
: a small knob or lump
nubbly adjective

Examples of nubble in a Sentence

dropped a nubble of clay on the floor of the pottery

Word History

Etymology

diminutive of nub

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nubble was in 1818

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Cite this Entry

“Nubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nubble. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

nubble

noun
nub·​ble ˈnəb-əl How to pronounce nubble (audio)
: a small knob or lump
nubbly adjective
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