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

Grand Canyon Lopes Thunder the Antelope seemingly can do it all, posing for photos with Grand Canyon University fans, rappelling to the arena floor from the ceiling and jumping off a trampoline to dunk a basketball. —John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025

At the forward end is a large social area and a forward trampoline that offers even more social opportunities. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025

In one corner, dozens of dusty bottles sat behind beanbag chairs, while a miniature trampoline lay turned on its side. —River Akira Davis, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025

The indoor trampoline and activities facility will open a new location at 10715 Red Run Boulevard, the company announced on its website. —Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025

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

• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene
• caesarean

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