bubblegum

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adjective

bub·​ble·​gum ˈbə-bəl-ˌgəm 

: appealing to or characteristic of preteens or adolescents

bubblegum fashions

bubble gum

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noun

1

: a chewing gum that can be blown into large bubbles

2

usually bubblegum

ˈbə-bəl-ˌgəm 

: rock music having simple repetitive phrasings and intended especially for young teenagers

Examples of bubblegum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The interiors do not disappoint—the fitting room opens with a bubblegum-pink velvet sofa and matching walls, the long display table in the main room is outfitted with design books and flowers, and there is vintage furniture everywhere. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Bright bubblegum-adjacent hues often feel relegated to the sunny months, like April through August. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026

Noun

Bubble gum count will be high Sunday Hafley is known to chew bubble gum frequently. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

But at the bubble gum blowing contest at the Iowa State Fair, some people's confidence bubbled more impressively than their gum. — Norah Judson, Des Moines Register, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1969, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1910, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

bubble gum

noun

: a chewing gum that can be blown into large bubbles