trampoline
/ˈtræmpəliːn/
noun
A stretchy surface you jump and bounce on
“The kids bounced on the trampoline.”
טרמפולינה
Trampoline is a noun in the toys & games category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A stretchy surface you jump and bounce on" In Hebrew, trampoline translates to טרמפולינה.
Example Sentences
- She bounced so high on the trampoline she could see over the fence.
- He did three flips in a row on the trampoline in his garden.
- Always follow the safety rules when using a trampoline.
Did You Know? The trampoline was invented in 1936 by a gymnast named George Nissen, who got the idea from watching trapeze artists bounce off safety nets at the circus. The word "trampoline" comes from a Spanish word for "diving board." Trampolining became an Olympic sport in 2000. Astronauts use trampolines to practice the feeling of weightlessness during training.
Common Word Combinations
jump on a trampolinetrampoline parktrampoline bouncegarden trampoline
Related Words
gymnasticsbouncejumpspring
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