bumper-to-bumper
adjective
bump·er-to-bump·er
ˈbəm-pər-tə-ˈbəm-pər 
: marked by long closed lines of cars
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And that’s before you factor in bumper-to-bumper ski traffic and chaotic resort parking.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2025
This project is not just about Solano County bumper-to-bumper traffic.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
Despite the additional 15 minutes spent bumper-to-bumper, The Valley cast members should be relieved the Bookos didn’t go all the way to Antelope Valley.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Similar to a new car warranty, this bumper-to-bumper policy covers almost all components.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2025
This project is not just about Solano County bumper-to-bumper traffic.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
Despite the additional 15 minutes spent bumper-to-bumper, The Valley cast members should be relieved the Bookos didn’t go all the way to Antelope Valley.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Similar to a new car warranty, this bumper-to-bumper policy covers almost all components.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Bumper-to-bumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bumper-to-bumper. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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