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bubble. 1  a nearly spherical body of gas contained in a liquid. 2  a small globule of gas in a thin liquid envelope. 3  a globule of air or gas, or a globular vacuum, contained in a solid. 4  anything that lacks firmness, substance, or permanence; an illusion or delusion.
For the brand with the same name, see Bubble Wrap (brand). Bubble wrap is a pliable transparent plastic material used for packing fragile items. Regularly spaced, protruding air-filled hemispheres (bubbles) provide cushioning for fragile items. Bubble wrap is a generic trademark owned by Sealed Air Corporation. In 1957 two inventors named Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes were attempting to create a three-dimensional plastic wallpaper.