soap bubble

noun

a bubble of soapsuds.
something that lacks substance or permanence.

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Origin of soap bubble

First recorded in 1805–15

Words nearby soap bubble

soakers, soane, soap, soap boiler, soap box derby, soap bubble, soap dish, soap flakes, soap opera, soap pad, soap plant
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British Dictionary definitions for soap-bubble

soap bubble

noun

a bubble formed from soapy water
something that is ephemeral but attractive
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