bobber

1
[ bob-er ]
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noun
  1. a person or thing that bobs.

  2. a fishing bob.

Origin of bobber

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First recorded in 1830–40; bob1 + -er1

Words Nearby bobber

Other definitions for bobber (2 of 2)

bobber2
[ bob-er ]

noun
  1. a member of a bobsled team.

Origin of bobber

2
First recorded in 1900–05; bob2 + -er1

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How to use bobber in a sentence

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

    The Cave by the Beech Fork | Henry S. Spalding
  • Then he pumped Petey's arm until the latter danced like a cork bobber.

    At Good Old Siwash | George Fitch
  • Andy was so absorbed with this new problem that he was entirely unaware of the fact that his cork bobber had disappeared.

    Swamp Cat | James Arthur Kjelgaard
  • Joe awakened with a start to see his bobber gone down and his line moving slowly out into the stream.

    The Lost Wagon | James Arthur Kjelgaard
  • Joe took his pole, baited, cast, and watched his bobber float with the gentle current.

    The Lost Wagon | James Arthur Kjelgaard