bobber

¹ American  

[bob-er] / ˈbɒb ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that bobs.

2. a fishing bob.

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bobber ² American  

[bob-er] / ˈbɒb ər /

noun

1. a member of a bobsled team.

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Etymology

Origin of bobber¹

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

Origin of bobber²

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

Example Sentences

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bobber

An inflated rubber buoy about the size of a cantaloupe serves as a bobber.

From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2022

They’re light, compact and can be used as a canteen, fire starter, elastic band, slingshot, fishing bobber or signaling device.

From New York Times ● Dec. 28, 2017

The Dakes cast upstream and let their baits drift down, ready to set the hook should the bobber dip below the surface.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 31, 2017

Fishermen will not get bored there like they might on Crane Prairie, staring at a strike indicator or bobber all day long.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 28, 2014

I had a bobber up the line that would just sit out in the water.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson