bumper-to-bumper

adjective

bump·​er-to-bump·​er ˈbəm-pər-tə-ˈbəm-pər 

: marked by long closed lines of cars

Examples of bumper-to-bumper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cars lined up bumper-to-bumper to get gas at a Speedway in Crown Point, Indiana, amid the ongoing power outages and gas shortages. — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

And while driving is (for the most part) convenient, anyone who’s ever sat in bumper-to-bumper traffic would probably relish the opportunity to ditch the wheels and spend time somewhere smaller and more walkable—even if just for a little while. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

For example, long-distance highway and bumper-to-bumper urban traffic driving. — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

CarShield Extended Car Warranty Policy highlights CarShield offers seven warranties, including bumper-to-bumper, powertrain, electrical systems, motorcycles and EVs. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bumper-to-bumper

• bumper
• dumper
• jumper
• pumper