trampoline

noun

tram·​po·​line ˌtram-pə-ˈlēn 

ˈtram-pə-ˌlēn

: a resilient sheet or web (as of nylon) supported by springs in a metal frame and used as a springboard and landing area in tumbling

trampoliner

ˌtram-pə-ˈlē-nər 

ˈtram-pə-ˌlē-nər

noun

trampolinist

ˌtram-pə-ˈlē-nist 

ˈtram-pə-ˌlē-nist

noun

Examples of trampoline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As Jake was jumping on the trampoline, a sudden and heavy gust of wind elevated him and the trampoline 20 feet in the air, according to the report. —David Chiu, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025

Wearing a beanie hat and gloves, the 44-year-old began readjusting his bins against a wall before turning his attention to the trampoline. —Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025

The 14-year-old likes to stay active and enjoys climbing rock walls and jumping on a trampoline. —The Star, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2025

For the Smith family, the main takeaway from the incident is to make sure trampolines are firmly secured to the ground before use. —David Chiu, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian trampolino springboard, from trampoli stilts, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Low German trampen to stamp

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for trampoline

• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene
• caesarean

Kids Definition

trampoline

noun

tram·​po·​line ˌtram-pə-ˈlēn 

ˈtram-pə-ˌlēn

: a canvas sheet supported by springs in a metal frame used for springing and landing in acrobatic tumbling