bub·ble·gum
ˈbə-bəl-ˌgəm 
: appealing to or characteristic of preteens or adolescents
bubblegum fashions
1
: a chewing gum that can be blown into large bubbles
2
usually bubblegum
: rock music having simple repetitive phrasings and intended especially for young teenagers
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
The Queen posed with former President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden at Windsor Castle in June 2021, looking ready for tea time in her floral dress and bubblegum pink hat.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Choose a bubble gum pink and top it off with chrome for a look that leans Y2K chic.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
This deep indigo, crisp white, and bubblegum pink outdoor tablescape feels relaxed yet effortlessly stylish.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
The Queen posed with former President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden at Windsor Castle in June 2021, looking ready for tea time in her floral dress and bubblegum pink hat.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
Upstairs, in the bubble gum-pink Powder Room, Shahniani keeps his drag costumes, made by his favorite dressmaker, Kelsey Swarthout, who uses upcycled Disney sheets in her designs.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Choose a bubble gum pink and top it off with chrome for a look that leans Y2K chic.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Bubblegum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bubblegum. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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