bounce house

noun

plural bounce houses
: a springy inflatable structure often resembling a four-sided building and used especially by children for jumping for sport : bouncy house

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This Arbor Day event will include free train rides, bounce houses, live performances, food trucks, a movie in the park and more. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 Beyond the egg hunt, the event again included a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny, a bounce house for kids and more. David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 Easter Bunny visits, bounce house, face painting and egg hunt. Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026 There are also bounce houses and games for kids. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bounce house

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bounce house was in 1978

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“Bounce house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bounce%20house. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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