trampoline

noun

tram·​po·​line ˌtram-pə-ˈlēn 

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 

ˈtram-pə-ˌlē-nər

noun

trampolinist

ˌtram-pə-ˈlē-nist 

ˈtram-pə-ˌlē-nist

noun

Examples of trampoline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Levels like the oil rig Blackheart are just a circle, but one route around must be jumped across like a trampoline park — that’s the extent of creativity for many. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025

Outside of travel concerns, unsecured outdoor objects such as patio furniture, trash cans, and trampolines may become airborne or damaged. —Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025

Attractions include a bounce house, bungee trampoline, pony rides and petting zoo. —Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025

The ground game was pulverizing, as Hardy and Roberts turned defenders into trampolines all game long. —Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025

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

Rhymes for trampoline

• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene
• caesarean

Kids Definition

trampoline

noun

tram·​po·​line ˌtram-pə-ˈlēn 

ˈtram-pə-ˌlēn

: a canvas sheet supported by springs in a metal frame used for springing and landing in acrobatic tumbling