bubblegum

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adjective

bub·​ble·​gum ˈbə-bəl-ˌgəm 

: appealing to or characteristic of preteens or adolescents

bubblegum fashions

bubble gum

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noun

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: a chewing gum that can be blown into large bubbles

2

usually bubblegum

ˈbə-bəl-ˌgəm 

: rock music having simple repetitive phrasings and intended especially for young teenagers

Examples of bubblegum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The original charm remains, but the dining room now glows with large windows and warm lighting, anchored by bubblegum pink booths, green trim, and a colorful collection of local artwork. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025

Alba Housed in a bubblegum-pink building in the small town of Alba, Piazza Duomo has ranked among the World’s 50 Best Restaurants for the past three years and holds three Michelin stars. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025

Noun

Traditional shades of red and green remain present, but they’re joined by bubble gum pink and soft blue for a more eclectic palette. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025

For the first time in nearly three decades, Bazooka Joe launched a new comic series for their signature bubble gum packs. —Shane Young, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1969, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

bubble gum

noun

: a chewing gum that can be blown into large bubbles