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Definition of trampoline
trampoline
/ˈtræm.pə.liːn/
tram · po · line
Plural:trampolines
•Past Simple:trampolined
•Past Participle:trampolined
•Present Participle:trampolining
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CEFR
B1
Grade
3
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
A piece of gymnastic and recreational equipment consisting of a strong, taut piece of fabric stretched horizontally over a steel frame using coiled springs, used for jumping and tumbling.
Example
"The children spent the entire afternoon practicing flips and high jumps on the backyard trampoline."
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1
To jump, bounce, or perform acrobatics on a trampoline.
Example
"She has been trampolining competitively since she was eight years old."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Adapted from the Italian 'trampolino', meaning 'springboard', which derives from 'trampolo' ('stilt'), ultimately of Germanic origin. The modern apparatus was popularized and trademarked in the 1930s by American gymnast George Nissen.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trampoline. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trampoline