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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
With six laps to go and David Gilliland leading the pack, Logano had Carson Hocevar on his bumper and Ross Chastain in front of him. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Such armor typically consists of an outer sacrificial bumper that is separated from the main craft by space. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026 Over the summer, NBIM CEO Nicolai Tangen told CNBC that investors should not expect a continuation of the bumper gains seen in the stock market in the first half of this year. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Police described the Nissan as having black wheels, a black rear bumper and a loud exhaust. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 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
  • Bold from brown butter and balsamic vinegar and bright from lemon, the crunchy topping is an excellent foil to the sweetness of roasted squash.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Their bench even has some guys providing excellent backup options.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • The eatery, famous for its ornate interiors, huge portions and even huger calorie counts, has been thrust into the 2026 midterm elections.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Nakase changed her starting lineup in a move that paid huge dividends after Golden State fell behind 2-1, inserting Kaila Charles and Tiffany Hayes and bringing Kayla Thornton and Cecilia Zandalasini off the bench.
    — Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of huge
Noun
  • Economies have adjusted, while existing buffers and policy responses have helped absorb the shock.
    — Jihad Azour, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Building realistic buffers, identifying dependencies early and reprioritizing when needed can help lean teams manage workloads without burning out.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of buffer
Adjective
  • The 39-year-old Crosby broke his tie with Kings great Marcel Dionne by scoring his 1,772nd point when Evgeni Malkin's one-timer deflected in off him in the second period.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The 39-year-old Crosby broke his tie with Kings great Marcel Dionne by scoring his 1,772nd point when Evgeni Malkin’s one-timer deflected in off him in the second period.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of great
Adjective
  • Models marched around a giant mound in the middle of the room in leather trench coats, militaristic jackets, shorts cut like briefs, and monochrome combat uniforms in shades of bone, charcoal, black, and red.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Mare Nostrum follows the Captain (Banderas) at the helm of a giant commercial container ship carrying a billion-euro cargo from Istanbul to Cape Town.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of giant
Noun
  • The challenge for Slate will be getting consistent build quality with minimal panel gaps, watertight seals, consistent door-to-fender transitions, and hood/frunk alignment.
    — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
  • A lot of the components, like the front fender, underbody paneling, rear wing, and side panels, are made from carbon fiber.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of fender
Adjective
  • Some of the production’s strongest moments feature this sort of tricky tonal pivot, as when a punkish gamer (a terrific Wren Rivera) is unveiled as the gleeful consultant who selects organ recipients using an algorithm.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026
  • At the center is a terrific vocal performance by Hader, who captures the spirit of a Cat in the Hat for a new generation.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • The Unity Council commissioned some artists in Mexico City to create a gigantic 34-foot statue of La Catrina.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The fish this man pulled ashore that day was gigantic, one inch over the legal limit.
    — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of gigantic

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“Bumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumper. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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