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Definition of trampoline

trampoline

/ˈtræm.pə.liːn/
tram · po · line
Plural:trampolines
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Past Simple:trampolined
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Past Participle:trampolined
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Present Participle:trampolining
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trampoline Lexical Profile

trampoline Game Scores & Validity

• 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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• verb

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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• Nearby Words

tramp
tramper
trample
trampoline
trampolining
trampolinist
trampy

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.

Usage Trend

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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trampoline
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