tumbler
noun
tum·​bler
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Definition of tumbler
1
: one that tumbles: such as
b
: any of various domestic pigeons that tumble or roll over backward in flight or on the ground
2
: a drinking glass without foot or stem and originally with pointed or convex base
3a
: a movable obstruction in a lock (such as a lever, latch, wheel, slide, or pin) that must be adjusted to a particular position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown
b
: a piece on which the mainspring acts in a gun's lock
4
: a device or mechanism for tumbling (such as a revolving cage in which clothes are dried)
5
: a worker who operates a tumbler
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Other Words from tumbler
tumblerful
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noun
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Examples of tumbler in a Sentence
She drank a tumbler of water.
a gymnast who's a skillful tumbler
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To participate, tweet #SensodyneforIceCream, plus the ice cream emoji, for a chance to win one free pint of ice cream, Sensodyne Rapid Relief, a soft pack cooler and an insulated tumbler, while supplies last. — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, "National Ice Cream Day brings free ice cream, deals and contests Sunday," 19 July 2019 The Sun Herald reports Michele McLeod testified that her husband drank less than two tumblers full of wine, mixing them with prescription-strength painkiller on May 18. — Washington Post, "Judge acquits Mississippi lawmaker accused of punching wife," 20 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tumbler.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for tumbler
tumbler
noun
English Language Learners Definition of tumbler
: a glass used for drinking that has a flat bottom and no stem or handle
: the amount of liquid held in a tumbler
: a person who performs athletic movements that involve rolling or turning along the ground or through the air
See the full definition for tumbler in the English Language Learners Dictionary
tumbler
noun
tum·​bler
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Kids Definition of tumbler
1
: a person (as an acrobat) who tumbles
2
: a drinking glass
3
: a movable part of a lock that must be adjusted (as by a key) before the lock will open