bungee jumping

American  

noun

1. the sport of jumping off a high structure to which one is attached by bungee cords, so that the body springs back just short of hitting the ground or water.

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bungee jumping British  

/ ˈbʌndʒɪ /

noun

1. a sport in which a participant jumps from a high bridge, building, etc, secured only by a rubber cord attached to the ankles

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Etymology

Origin of bungee jumping

First recorded in 1975–1980

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Example Sentences

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bungee jumping

It uses low-stretch climbing ropes that convert the fall into a horizontal, pendulum swing, while bungee jumping uses an elastic rubber cord that creates a vertical, bouncing effect.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

Of course, we also see Monk partake in some comedic shenanigans and even go bungee jumping — an attempt at facing his fear of heights.

From Salon ● Nov. 8, 2023

“In the next one, she’s bungee jumping over the Zambezi River.”

From New York Times ● May 26, 2022

I also had timelines, to make sure that one character reached Victoria Falls after bungee jumping started — or that another character is the right age to play with He-Man figurines as toys.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2019

It’s a party car—I wasn’t asking him to go bungee jumping or skydiving.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera

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