bobber

1 of 2

noun (1)

bob·​ber ˈbä-bər 

: one that bobs

especially : float entry 1 sense 2a

bobber

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a person who rides or races on a bobsled

Examples of bobber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Indian motorcycle giant wowed us with its wild KX bobber concept back in 2018 and never entered it into production, but a lot of styling elements seem to have featured in the brand's Flying Flea electric motorcycle. — New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026

Within an hour, his father’s home floated up like a bobber on a fishing line and then sailed down the middle of the road before veering into a telephone pole and cracking in half. — Ren Larson, ProPublica, 2 Sep. 2026

Children taking part will receive a tackle box holding bobbers, lures and other items. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Watch for the popper to disappear like a bobber or keep an eye out for subtle boils around the lure. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1593, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1825, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bobber

• jobber
• robber
• micawber

Kids Definition

bobber

noun

bob·​ber

ˈbäb-ər

: one that bobs

especially : float entry 1 sense 2a