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adjective

ˈbəm-pər How to pronounce bumper (audio)
Definition of bumpernext
1
as in excellent
of the very best kind it's been a bumper year for movies aimed at intelligent adults

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2
as in huge
unusually large a bumper crop of pumpkins that year

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bumper

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noun

ˈbəm-pər How to pronounce bumper (audio)
as in buffer
something that serves as a protective barrier cars have bumpers to protect them from damage in minor collisions

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Recent Examples of bumper
Noun
Alternatively, the Duo Case serves as more of a bumper around the phone, keeping the top screen visible without covering the hinge on the side of the phone, the video shows. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 The bumper marked the beginning of Adult Swim, an experiment that would change comedy history. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026 Detectives noted that the vehicle appeared to be a 2005-07 tan Ford Focus that had a distinctive black rear bumper and temporary license plate on the upper driver's side of the rear windshield. — Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The bumper is designed to break up any incoming debris particles, spreading the impact energy over a larger area of the wall. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bumper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumper
  1. excellent
  2. huge
  3. buffer
  4. great
  5. giant
  6. fender
  7. terrific
  8. gigantic
Adjective
  • Her excellent debut, 2007’s Free Food for Millionaires, features upwardly mobile Korean Americans whose desire for security Lee portrayed both sympathetically and critically.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • If that feels unattainable, though, Baldino’s other spots are equally excellent and open to anyone.
    — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Tiny creatures like crabs and ants traveled huge distances, encountering all sorts of dangers—driven by the instinct to lay eggs and reproduce at any cost.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The sensational international rescue of the famously sentient creatures, replete with colossal cargo planes, huge crates and Shedd staffers working in the dead of night to transport and care for the whales, must have looked made for social media.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of huge
Noun
  • This structure buffers portfolio companies from participants’ immediate liquidity needs.
    — Nate Heeren, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Earlier this year, tariff refunds provided a temporary cost buffer for Home Depot, but company executives noted that these gains are expected to be offset by unplanned spikes in fuel, energy, and other input costs.
    — , CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of buffer
Adjective
  • Located 30 miles northeast of Atlanta, the community of around 30,000 is home to a walkable, historic downtown populated with local boutiques and businesses; a legendary theatre; and lots of great restaurants.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Apple Apple's done great work to promote its Music streaming service by showcasing fantastic artists over the years.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of great
Adjective
  • On the living-room table was a giant bowl filled with cigarette butts, which Beck said was for an art project.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Her work ultimately led to more than 600 residents of Hinkley filing a lawsuit against utility giant Pacific Gas & Electric.
    — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of giant
Noun
  • The 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport is getting a slew of significant upgrades, including more ride height, more aggressive fender flares, and some cute amber running lights above the grille.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The protective fenders on the new bridge will be larger than a football field.
    — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of fender
Adjective
  • So Kelce reported to camp in terrific shape and looking svelte and nimble despite all the hoopla, especially around the wedding.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Our present condition is deplorable on account of a terrific burden of unemployment caused by overproduction.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • This week, some people make gigantic mistakes that are very entertaining.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Royal Caribbean’s Icon class is growing as the company marks the start of construction on its fifth gigantic vessel in the series.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of gigantic

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“Bumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumper. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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