noun
Etymology
Origin of bobber1
First recorded in 1830–40; bob 1 + -er 1
Origin of bobber2
Example Sentences
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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
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