bungee cord

noun

bun·​gee cord ˈbən-jē- 

variants or bungee

ˈbən-jē 

plural bungee cords or bungees

: an elasticized cord used especially as a fastening or shock-absorbing device

Examples of bungee cord in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In contrast to the giant, expensive truck that the Minnesota group would build, a regular ambulance was outfitted with an ECMO machine that is powered by a hand crank; part of an ultrasound was attached by bungee cord to the truck’s ceiling. —Helen Ouyang, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024

This insulated winter parka stops below the hips for enhanced protection against the elements and has an adjustable bungee cord waist for a tailored fit to keep the wind out. —Casey Clark, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024

Binder clips and bungee cords aren't required but can help stabilize their igloo, cave, or palace. —Michelle Crouch, Parents, 14 Nov. 2023

The jacket also has two bungee cords at the hip hem which can be used to cinch the jacket. —Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024

Burners were more focused on waterproofing their tents, music equipment and art cars with trash bags and tarps, securing them with bungee cords to hold items that can fly away. —Asli Pelit, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2023

If not, use bungee cords or painters tape to make sure everything stays put. —Alisha McDarris, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2023

This kit includes jumper cables, an escape hammer, a tire pressure gauge, screwdrivers, a flashlight, bungee cords, an ice scraper, and a 66-piece first aid kit. —Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023

In an Instagram reel shared by Cici in the Sky, an account run by a flight attendant who regularly shares her travel advice on social media, showed why a bungee cord plus a few other everyday items would be helpful for your next trip. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2023

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bungee cord

noun

: an elastic cord used especially as a fastening device or to absorb shocks

called also bungee