trampoline
noun
tram·po·line
ˌtram-pə-ˈlēn 
ˈtram-pə-ˌlēn
: a resilient sheet or web (as of nylon) supported by springs in a metal frame and used as a springboard and landing area in tumbling
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There's also a custom trampoline, playground and even an ice skating rink on the upper lawn.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Clear your yard and eliminate projectiles Unsecured outdoor furniture, trampolines and other loose items can become airborne during a hurricane, causing damage to you or your neighbor’s home.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The 50-day moving average, now at $166, acted as a trampoline on multiple pullbacks along the way, and price has since pulled away from it to the upside.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Heiser says children using the bed as a trampoline is another everyday habit that can quickly decrease a mattress’s support system.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Clear your yard and eliminate projectiles Unsecured outdoor furniture, trampolines and other loose items can become airborne during a hurricane, causing damage to you or your neighbor’s home.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The 50-day moving average, now at $166, acted as a trampoline on multiple pullbacks along the way, and price has since pulled away from it to the upside.
—
Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Heiser says children using the bed as a trampoline is another everyday habit that can quickly decrease a mattress’s support system.
—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for trampoline
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“Trampoline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trampoline. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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trampoline
noun
tram·po·line
ˌtram-pə-ˈlēn
ˈtram-pə-ˌlēn
: a canvas sheet supported by springs in a metal frame used for springing and landing in acrobatic tumbling
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