bobber

1 of 2

noun (1)

bob·​ber ˈbä-bər 

: 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

Present them under a bobber or float, putting them at crappie eye level. — John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026

Using night crawlers under a bobber or on the bottom can help catch a variety of species. — Staff Reports, AZCentral.com, 5 May 2026

Fly fishermen call it a strike indicator, but this one truly was a bobber. — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026

The ever-intentional, word-conscious quarterback seemed to be floating out the phrase like a fishing bobber. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1593, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1825, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bobber

• jobber
• robber
• micawber

Kids Definition

bobber

noun

bob·​ber

ˈbäb-ər

: one that bobs

especially : float entry 1 sense 2a