trampoline

C1 Topic:Space, Position & Direction

US /ˌtɹæmpəˈliːn/ See IPA manual

noun verb Freq #20785

Meanings

1

noun
A strong sheet of fabric stretched over a frame by springs, used for jumping on.

The children bounced happily on the trampoline in the garden.
2

verb
To jump up and down as if on a trampoline.

The kids trampolined for hours until they were exhausted.

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Forms trampolines

Derived forms trampolinertrampolinist

Etymology

From Spanish trampolín and/or Italian trampolino; in English, a genericized trademark based on the Spanish word trademarked in 1936, but attested since 1798.

trampolín Spanish trampolino Italian

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# trampoline

**Type:** Word
**Level:** C1
**Part of speech:** noun, verb
**IPA (US):** ˌtɹæmpəˈliːn
**Frequency rank:** 20785

## Meanings
1. A strong sheet of fabric stretched over a frame by springs, used for jumping on.
2. To jump up and down as if on a trampoline.

## Examples
- The children bounced happily on the trampoline in the garden.
- The kids trampolined for hours until they were exhausted.

## Derived Forms
- trampoliner
- trampolinist

## Roots and Affixes
- Root: trampolín
- Root: trampolino

## Etymology
From Spanish trampolín and/or Italian trampolino; in English, a genericized trademark based on the Spanish word trademarked in 1936, but attested since 1798.

## AI Etymology
Trampoline is from Spanish trampolín and/or Italian trampolino; in English, a genericized trademark based on the Spanish word trademarked in 1936, but attested since 1798. In present-day use, it can mean a strong sheet of fabric stretched over a frame by springs, used for jumping on, or to jump up and down as if on a trampoline. Derived formations include trampoliner, trampolinist.

## Topics
- Space, Position & Direction

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