trampoline

noun

tram·​po·​line ˌtram-pə-ˈlēn How to pronounce trampoline (audio)
ˈtram-pə-ˌlēn
: a resilient sheet or web (as of nylon) supported by springs in a metal frame and used as a springboard and landing area in tumbling
trampoliner
ˌtram-pə-ˈlē-nər How to pronounce trampoline (audio)
ˈtram-pə-ˌlē-nər
noun
trampolinist
ˌtram-pə-ˈlē-nist How to pronounce trampoline (audio)
ˈtram-pə-ˌlē-nist
noun

Examples of trampoline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With every jarring trampoline jump, Ann and Bunny survive by playing along. —Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Aug. 2024 Related: The Most Stylish Paris Olympics Merch for Getting Into the Team USA Spirit How to Watch Trampoline at the 2024 Paris Olympics on TV Watch Olympic trampoline through your cable TV provider on USA and E!. —Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Aug. 2024 All trampoline gymnastics events are scheduled for Aug. 2, the day starts with the women's qualifications, followed by the women's final. —Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 25 July 2024 Artistic gymnastics start on July 27, rhythmic gymnastics start August 8, and trampoline gymnastics take place entirely on August 2. —Michael Calore, WIRED, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for trampoline 

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Word History

Etymology

Italian trampolino springboard, from trampoli stilts, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Low German trampen to stamp

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trampoline was in 1798

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trampoline

noun
tram·​po·​line ˌtram-pə-ˈlēn How to pronounce trampoline (audio)
ˈtram-pə-ˌlēn
: a canvas sheet supported by springs in a metal frame used for springing and landing in acrobatic tumbling

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