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bouncy castle

British  

noun

  1. a very large inflatable model, usually of a castle, on which children may bounce at fairs, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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As we spoke a large inflatable dinosaur loomed over our heads, part of a bouncy castle erected for the ANO rally.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

Some children fell to the ground before the bouncy castle, known as moon bounce, landed, Charles County Maryland authorities said.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2024

Guests were met with a small bouncy castle, cheap-looking decorations and backdrops scattered throughout what one attendee described was an “abandoned, empty warehouse.”

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2024

In late January 2022, the streets in the heart of Ottawa, the capital, began filling with trucks, cars, farm tractors, tents and even a bouncy castle and an inflatable hot tub.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2023

At one point, it seemed like the stage had become a bouncy castle.

From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2022

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