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

Plan a fun date night at a trampoline park or a photoshoot. —Molly Higgins, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024

Here’s the full schedule for watching the trampoline gymnasts at the summer games, plus how to catch all the action, including online for free. —Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Aug. 2024

Little Tikes 15-foot trampoline: on sale for $249.99 Original price: $399.99 Go big this year and get your kids a 15-foot trampoline. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024

The company has instituted a more aggressive home inspection program, requiring homeowners to undertake costly repairs or, in one case, dropping customers who install trampolines, The Palm Beach Post reported. —Lawrence Mower, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024

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

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