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 Loading your audio article Dom Parrish’s path from Scotts Valley to the Olympics started on a trampoline. Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 30 June 2024 At the end, a group of dancers and performers, including a man with a chainsaw, a guy jumping on a trampoline, women dressed as show dancers and people dressed up as aliens, took over the stage to cheers. Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 June 2024 From mani-pedis to flips on the trampoline Wade made sure Kaavia had a Father's Day to remember. Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024 Allen had large tree branches down in her front yard and a trampoline flipped upside down in her backyard. Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 6 June 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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Cite this Entry

“Trampoline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trampoline. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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