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

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

Guests can jump into the sea directly from the back of the ship or enjoy the ship’s compliment of stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, sailboats, foam floats, and water trampoline. — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

The trampoline park employee got out of his car to help a person in a wheelchair who was struggling to cross before the light switched. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 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