trampoline

[tram-puh-leen, tram-puh-leen, -lin]

noun

1. a sheet, usually of canvas, attached by resilient cords or springs to a horizontal frame several feet above the floor, used by acrobats and gymnasts as a springboard in tumbling.

2. Nautical.,  a fabric deck stretched on the braces connecting the hulls of a catamaran or trimaran, resembling a gymnastic trampoline.

trampoline

/ -ˌliːn, ˈtræmpəlɪn /

noun

1. a tough canvas sheet suspended by springs or elasticated cords from a frame, used by acrobats, gymnasts, etc

verb

1. (intr) to exercise on a trampoline

Other Word Forms

• trampoliner noun
• trampolinist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of trampoline¹

1790–1800; variant of trampolin < Italian trampolino springboard, equivalent to trampol ( i ) stilts (< Germanic; trample ) + -ino -ine ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of trampoline¹

C18: via Spanish from Italian trampolino , from trampoli stilts, of Germanic origin; compare _trample

Example Sentences

For me, it’s so fun because I’m the aunt that’ll teach the kids to do front handsprings on the trampoline out there.

From Los Angeles Times

They also advised people to secure loose items such as garden furniture, trampolines, tents and sheds.

From BBC

It happened repeatedly, including harrowing footage of Ethan being pulled from a trampoline in the back garden and carried the length of the lawn by one arm.

From BBC

His game suits hard court more than grass - we saw that when he won Indian Wells in 2021 - and this run could have a trampoline effect for him.

From BBC

It’s trampoline heaven, where you can catapult higher than you intended to.

From Los Angeles Times