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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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Whether called a bounce house, a bouncy castle or a moon bounce, those inflatable structures are a popular fixture at fairs and birthday parties.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 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

A handful of embarrassed actors tried to make the best of some sad-looking props and a bouncy castle.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024

The local community gathered last year to mark one year since the bouncy castle accident.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2023

Still, an inflatable heat shield shares a key characteristic with a bouncy castle: Uninflated, it can be folded and packed tightly.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2022

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