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View synonyms for bobber

bobber

1

[ bob-er ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that bobs. bob.
  2. a fishing bob.


bobber

2

[ bob-er ]

noun

  1. a member of a bobsled team.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bobber1

First recorded in 1830–40; bob 1 + -er 1

Origin of bobber2

First recorded in 1900–05; bob 2 + -er 1

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Example Sentences

In goes the minnow—and under goes the bobber—and out comes the first—first—first perch!

Then he pumped Petey's arm until the latter danced like a cork bobber.

Andy was so absorbed with this new problem that he was entirely unaware of the fact that his cork bobber had disappeared.

Joe awakened with a start to see his bobber gone down and his line moving slowly out into the stream.

Joe took his pole, baited, cast, and watched his bobber float with the gentle current.

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