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

Maynard recommends gathering all the dead foliage into a neat bundle using a bungee cord or string. — Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

The screaming engine bounced under a rusty white hood that appeared to be fastened in place by a bungee cord. — Literary Hub, 31 July 2026

Authorities found the boy inside a closet, which was secured with a bungee cord. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Just watching Shannon try to handle a bungee cord is like watching Charlie Chaplin try to walk down the street. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bungee cord

• checkerboard
• clavichord
• fiberboard
• fibreboard
• fingerboard
• harpsichord
• motherboard
• notochord
• overboard
• overlord
• paperboard
• plasterboard

Kids Definition

bungee cord

noun

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

called also bungee