Definition of bumper - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
transportationbar on a vehicle to absorb impact
- The car's bumper was dented in the accident.
2.
successUK large or successful thingUK
- The event was a bumper success.
3.
broadcastingTECH. US short jingle separating shows from adsTECH. US
- The bumper played before the commercial break.
4.
gamesTECH. object on a pinball playfieldTECH.
- The ball hit the bumper and scored points.
5.
drinkingDated UK glass filled to the brimDated UK
- He raised a bumper in celebration.
6.
horse racingTECH. UK flat race for inexperienced horsesTECH. UK
- The horse won its first bumper.
7.
cricketDated UK ball bowled to bounce highDated UK
- He bowled a bumper to surprise the batsman.
Adjective
1.
successful eventUK very successful or impressive in qualityUK
- The concert was a bumper success with a huge turnout.
2.
sizeUK unusually large or abundant in size or quantityUK
- We had a bumper crop of apples this year.
Verb
impactUK hit or knock against something with forceUK
- He accidentally bumpered into the shelf while moving the couch..
Images of bumper
bar on a vehicle to absorb impact 
object on a pinball playfield 
glass filled to the brim
Expressions with bumper
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vehicles moving very closely in traffic
The cars were moving bumper to bumper on the highway.
abundance or excess of something
The festival saw a bumper crop of visitors this year.
very large or generous offer
The company made a bumper offer to acquire the startup.
drive very closely behind another vehicle
He was riding my bumper all the way home.
special issue with more pages or content than usual
The magazine released a bumper edition for its anniversary.
unusually large crop yield in a season
Farmers celebrated the bumper harvest this year.
low-powered vehicle driven in a rink for fun
We spent hours bumping into each other in bumper cars.
adhesive label with a message for vehicle bumpers
He put a new bumper sticker on his car that said 'Coexist'..
protective bar or panel across the front of a vehicle
The front bumper was damaged in the minor collision.
very crowded and slow-moving traffic
The highway was bumper-to-bumper during rush hour.
protective bar fixed to the back of a vehicle against impact
The car's rear bumper was scratched in the parking lot.
metal bar protecting vehicle front or back
The car's bumper bar was dented in the accident.
heavy traffic with very slow movement
We were stuck in bumper traffic for hours.
device attached to a bumper for protection
The car's bumper guard prevented a scratch.
type of billiards played on an octagonal or rectangular table with obstacles
They played bumper pool at the party and had a lot of fun..
protective rubber ring around a boat
The boat's donut bumper prevented damage during docking.
jack designed for vehicle bumper lifting
The mechanic reached for the bumper jack.
Origin of bumper
Middle English, bump (to hit)
Terms with bumper included in their meaning
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automotive
metal or rubber part on a vehicle bumper
vehicle protection
device attached to a bumper for protection
automotive
vertical bars attached to a bumper to prevent locking
car repair
jack designed for vehicle bumper lifting
Examples of bumper in a sentence
He replaced the rusty bumper with a new one. The movie was a bumper hit at the box office. They had a bumper crop of apples this year. The TV station used a bumper to transition between segments. A catchy bumper was heard before the show resumed. The bumper sent the ball flying back.
He aimed for the bumper to increase his score. She poured a bumper to toast the occasion. They each held a bumper, ready for the toast. The young colt was entered in a bumper. She placed a bet on the upcoming bumper. The fast bowler opened with a bumper. She ducked under a sharp bumper. The festival was a bumper event, attracting thousands. They had a bumper harvest this year, exceeding all expectations. The festival saw a bumper turnout of visitors. They celebrated a bumper harvest of grapes. The car bumpered into the wall during the accident. She bumpered her elbow against the door.
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- French:pare-chocs, exceptionnel, ...
- German:Stoßfänger, beeindruckend, ...
- Italian:paraurti, strepitoso, ...
- Spanish:parachoques, rotundo, ...
- Portuguese:pára-choques, excecional, ...
- Chinese:保险杠, 成功的, ...
- Japanese:バンパー, 大成功の, ...
- Arabic:صَدَّام, وافِر, ...
- Hebrew:פָּגוֹשׁ, מֻצְלָח בִּמְיֻחָד, ...
- Russian:бампер, огромный, ...
- Ukrainian:бампер, вражаючий, ...
- Hindi:बम्पर, बहुत सफल, ...
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