bubbler
Americannoun
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a drinking fountain that spouts water.
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Chemistry. any device for bubbling gas through a liquid.
noun
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a drinking fountain in which the water is forced in a stream from a small vertical nozzle
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chem any device for bubbling gas through a liquid
Usage
What is a bubbler? Bubbler is a regional term for what’s more commonly called a drinking fountain or a water fountain—a device that ejects a fountainlike stream of water that can be drunk from without a cup. The word bubbler is typically only used this way in a few areas of the U. S., including Wisconsin and parts of New England. Bubbler is also used in other contexts to refer to a device that sends gas bubbles through a liquid. Such equipment may be used in chemistry experiments, for example. They’re sometimes called gas bubblers. An irrigation bubbler is a device used to water the soil around tree roots, typically as part of an irrigation system in an orchard. Example: The line to get a drink from the bubbler at the Sox game was wicked long.
Etymology
Origin of bubbler
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Example Sentences
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Sand bubbler crabs dip above and below the surface, leaving their intricate designs at the mercy of high tide and flip-flops.
From Washington Post • Sep. 16, 2022
The break room was a microwave atop a mini-fridge next to a water bubbler beside a conference table, in full view of the administrative offices.
From Slate • Aug. 27, 2022
A small bubbler fountain keeps the recycled water aerated so it doesn’t stink while providing a place for hummingbirds, bees and other pollinators to get a drink.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2022
With a vast array of styles available, ranging from classical tiered models to modern bubbler fountains, study all the options and keep an open mind when shopping.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 10, 2021
They were little tiny frogs, and Miss Farley, the town clerk, drank two or three of them off the top of the bubbler by mistake.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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