: a gymnastic or acrobatic apparatus consisting of a short horizontal bar suspended by two parallel ropes
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performing tricks on the trapeze
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During school holidays, Circus Academy New York hosts single-day camps in flying trapeze, trampoline, and stilt walking.
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The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
The program featured stars taking on circus-style performances, often pushing them far outside their comfort zones — including Curtis’ memorable trapeze act.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Club Med Cancun Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico With water sports like sailing and scuba diving, three private beachfront areas, and adventurous activities such as a flying trapeze and archery, Club Med Cancun stands out as one of the top all-inclusive family resorts in Mexico.
—Sheryl Nance Nash, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Kids ages six to 16 can learn circus skills, including ground apparatus, aerial apparatus, trampoline, flying trapeze, aerial fitness and intro to aerials.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
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The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
The program featured stars taking on circus-style performances, often pushing them far outside their comfort zones — including Curtis’ memorable trapeze act.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Club Med Cancun Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico With water sports like sailing and scuba diving, three private beachfront areas, and adventurous activities such as a flying trapeze and archery, Club Med Cancun stands out as one of the top all-inclusive family resorts in Mexico.
—Sheryl Nance Nash, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Kids ages six to 16 can learn circus skills, including ground apparatus, aerial apparatus, trampoline, flying trapeze, aerial fitness and intro to aerials.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for trapeze
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“Trapeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trapeze. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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trapeze
noun
tra·peze
tra-ˈpēz 
: a gymnastic or acrobatic device consisting of a short horizontal bar hung from two parallel ropes
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