trapeze

noun

tra·​peze tra-ˈpēz 

also trə-

: a gymnastic or acrobatic apparatus consisting of a short horizontal bar suspended by two parallel ropes

Examples of trapeze in a Sentence

performing tricks on the trapeze

Recent Examples on the Web

The Opera bag centers around an A-shaped, triangular trapeze form that combines satin with straps in napa leather, which extend across the body of the bag and from the base to reinforce the silhouette. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

The mini trapeze dress was a strong feature across SS27 runways, from Loewe to Miu Miu and Ganni, while Heuritech data shows the silhouette increased by 31% year-on-year in China and 15% in Europe. — Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Our backyard had a trapeze, high-fall equipment, and anything with a motor. — Scott Waugh, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

The two-hour live talent show features stunts including performances by the high-speed bicycle troupe and acrobats from high-flying trapeze acts to gravity-defying acrobatics to Latin dance blending salsa-style movement with acrobatics. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French trapèze, literally, trapezoid, from New Latin trapezium

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for trapeze

• agrees
• appease
• bougies
• burmese
• chemise
• chickpeas
• chinese
• cowpeas
• curies
• decrees
• degrees
• disease

Kids Definition

trapeze

noun

tra·​peze tra-ˈpēz 

: a gymnastic or acrobatic device consisting of a short horizontal bar hung from two parallel ropes