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trampoline

noun
tram·​po·​line | \ ËŒtram-pÉ™-ˈlÄ“n How to pronounce trampoline (audio) , ˈtram-pÉ™-ËŒlÄ“n\

Definition of trampoline

: 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

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Other Words from trampoline

trampoliner \ ËŒtram-​pÉ™-​ˈlÄ“-​nÉ™r How to pronounce trampoliner (audio) , ˈtram-​pÉ™-​ËŒlÄ“-​nÉ™r \ noun
trampolinist \ ËŒtram-​pÉ™-​ˈlÄ“-​nist How to pronounce trampolinist (audio) , ˈtram-​pÉ™-​ËŒlÄ“-​nist \ noun

Examples of trampoline in a Sentence

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Panorama will be full of fun bells and whistles, including the first-ever Sky Zone trampoline park at sea, and the Sky Ride, a recumbent-bike ride that soars over the open ocean. Rosemary Mcclure, Los Angeles Times, "More ships will sail from Southern California to Mexico starting in fall," 16 Aug. 2019 Kids also love the Adventure Center’s Vertical Zone in Town Square, with an outdoor climbing tower and bungee trampoline. Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, "5 easy New England getaways before summer ends," 6 Aug. 2019 Guests can enjoy glacial lake excursions aboard personal watercraft, skis, or even a floating trampoline. Candice Yacono, Orange County Register, "Where is paradise? Right near Missoula, Montana," 29 July 2019 Damage was reported, including a trampoline hurled into the air. David Montgomery, New York Times, "Still Menaced by Flooding, Louisiana Dodges a Storm’s Worst Blows," 14 July 2019 Their subject is a 38-year-old Newfoundland man who became a paraplegic after a trampoline accident at the age of 20 injured his spinal column. Michael Hiltzik, latimes.com, "A gruesome case study points to the hazards of stem cell tourism," 10 July 2019 The centerpiece of the home is a two-story rec room with a climbing wall, a gym area and an enormous trampoline. Nancy Keates, WSJ, "An Oregon Couple With 57 Vacation Homes Makes a Permanent Stopover in Portland," 26 June 2019 Plus, Cane Island families enjoy Katy-area entertainment spots such as the Typhoon Texas waterpark, Topgolf, the indoor trampoline park Altitude Katy, iFLY and many others. Houston Chronicle, "Cane Island touts proximity to workplaces, area restaurants and entertainment," 16 June 2019 The sequence starts with David Johnson bouncing on a trampoline in the background of the video. Danielle Lerner, The Courier-Journal, "Watch the Louisville basketball freshmen pull off a crazy trick shot in Chris Mack's pool," 14 July 2019

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First Known Use of trampoline

1798, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for trampoline

Italian trampolino springboard, from trampoli stilts, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Low German trampen to stamp

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trampoline

noun

English Language Learners Definition of trampoline

: a piece of equipment that has a sheet of strong cloth attached by springs to a metal frame and that is used for jumping up and down for exercise or as a sport

trampoline

noun
tram·​po·​line | \ ËŒtram-pÉ™-ˈlÄ“n How to pronounce trampoline (audio) \

Kids Definition of trampoline

: a canvas sheet or web supported by springs in a metal frame used for springing and landing in acrobatic tumbling

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