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

While reviewing Clancy’s cellphone records, her defense attorney pointed to multiple internet searches related to caring for and playing with children, including queries about trampolines and kids’ movies. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

In a sleepy bay in Anguilla, the ship’s marina comes down, affording an opportunity to play with the water toys and swim to an inflatable trampoline. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

The father jumped with the children onto a trampoline, Coughlin said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

Families looking for a fun place to spend time with their kids or host parties can check out a new indoor trampoline park in a Northeast Tarrant County suburb. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 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

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

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