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

He reels in the baitfish, unhooks it, rehooks it with the shark hook, and tosses the bobber, leader, and bait back out, before handing the shark rod to me.

From Slate • Sep. 1, 2022

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

At the “Indoor River” watch guides Jack and Brandon Glass discuss bobber doggin’ for steelhead; and twitching jigs for salmon and steelhead with Bob Kratzer.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 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

See, the shoes are bait, like I’m one of those fat bass fish Granddaddy likes to catch in the summer and Dee-Nice is Supreme’s bobber.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas