bumper


3bump·er

noun \ˈbəm-pər\

Definition of BUMPER

1
: a device for absorbing shock or preventing damage (as in collision); specifically : a bar at either end of an automobile
2
: one that bumps
3
: a brief interval on radio or television filled with music, video shots, or voice-overs that marks a break between a program and a commercial

First Known Use of BUMPER

1839

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