bubbler

noun

bub·​bler ˈbə-b(ə-)lər How to pronounce bubbler (audio)
1
: a drinking fountain from which a stream of water bubbles upward
2
: one that bubbles

Examples of bubbler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Use a water bubbler and a water wand to soak each plant by hand every two or three days from April through mid-October. Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2024 Instead look for a small rock bubbler or petite patio fountain. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 25 Jan. 2024 Features: Options include sun decks, tanning ledges, waterfalls, bubblers, fountains, water arcs and zero-entry. Angie Hicks, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024 Keep the water moving in the reservoir with a bubbler or pump, like this Hydrofarm Submersible Water Pump ($66, Amazon), to prevent stagnant water and bacterial growth. Empty, clean, and refill your hydroponic nutrient reservoir every two weeks. Michelle Ullman, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2024 Skip the sprinkler and opt for water straight from the hose or a tree bubbler at the base of the tree, even in a wet winter. Erin Hayes Burt, Dallas News, 18 July 2023 Add a bubbler or fountain to deter extra mosquitoes from visiting if possible. Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2023 Among them is the bubbler crafted from handblown borosilicate glass and sustainably grown black walnut wood. Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2022 Sand bubbler crabs dip above and below the surface, leaving their intricate designs at the mercy of high tide and flip-flops. Lily Radziemski, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of bubbler was in 1808

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“Bubbler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bubbler. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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