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

One can already picture her van packed to the brim with trampolines, inflatable dolphins, pig masks, Pierrot-esque clown costumes, and one of those rainbow parachutes from elementary school gym class. —Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026

From rocket engines to bouncing a ball, a fish swimming, to children jumping on the trampoline, everything can be explained using this law. —Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026

Also offering Ninja Warrior Day Camp with obstacle courses, trampoline, tumble track, rock wall and more. —Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026

Jordan played on the trampoline in the backyard of the family’s house in Wylie. —Emily Brindley health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026

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