bungee cord

noun

bun·​gee cord ˈbən-jē- How to pronounce bungee cord (audio)
variants or bungee
plural bungee cords or bungees
: an elasticized cord used especially as a fastening or shock-absorbing device

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The bungee cord opening allows for easy access to your drink, and the adjustable carrying strap can be worn as a crossbody or closer to your chest as a sling bag. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025 Securing outdoor furniture and toys (think large trampolines) with bungee cords or tie-downs designed for heavy winds will help prevent damage to your home or others. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025 Gatorland’s latest rescue animal is a 9-foot alligator found near Gainesville with a bungee cord wrapped around his upper jaw. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2025 Veo Ride The cushioned pillion seat has been tweaked and surrounded by a cargo cage and there's a front basket too, with bungee cords for securing goods in place. New Atlas, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bungee cord

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Etymology

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First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bungee cord was in 1944

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“Bungee cord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bungee%20cord. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

bungee cord

noun
: an elastic cord used especially as a fastening device or to absorb shocks

called also bungee

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