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 Jumping for therapy In a middle-class residential neighborhood Nairobi, two young brothers are jumping and giggling with their dad on an indoor trampoline. Scovian Lillian, NPR, 26 Feb. 2024 Kincaid developed his hand-eye coordination by climbing on a trampoline and catching passes from his father. John Wawrow, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024 Continue your relaxation with Kathleen D Sailing Catamarans to sprawl out on the trampoline under the sun and sails, hunt for dolphins, or catch the sunset from the water. Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2024 There’s also a chance to slam dunk like your favorite NBA players (with the help of trampolines, of course) for those of us who have a harder time getting off the ground. Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 17 Feb. 2024 Mammoth Mountain has a trampoline facility and airbags in the spring that athletes can train on, building muscle memory for their tricks before bringing them to snow. Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 Other daredevils include trapeze artists, trampoline bouncers, aerialists, and even a human cannonball, Skyler Miser, who will launch herself out of a rocket at 65 mph for kicks and giggles. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2024 In another, Legendary enjoys the trampoline with Beautiful. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2024 People have been evicted under crime-free housing policies over kids playing basketball or jumping on a trampoline and because of complaints about barbecues. Max Griswold, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 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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