nounπShareSomeone or something that bumps."The car bumper bumped the parked bike, slightly denting the frame. "vehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drinking vessel filled to the brim."My grandfather used a pewter bumper filled to the brim with iced tea during his afternoon nap. "drinkutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything large or successful."Her presentation was a bumper success, impressing everyone in the department. "achievementbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareParts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision; fender."The car's front bumper was dented after the accident. "vehiclepartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny mechanical device used to absorb an impact, soften a collision, or protect against impact."The company sells screw-on rubber bumpers and feet."vehicledevicepartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bouncer."The school's new security guard is a strong bumper. "personjobpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA side wall of a pool table."The cue ball bounced off the bumper, then rolled towards the pocket. "sportgamepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short ditty or jingle used to separate a show from the advertisements."The school talent show had a catchy bumper before the snack break advertisements. "mediaentertainmentsoundmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA covered house at a theatre, etc., in honour of some favourite performer."The school held a special bumper for their beloved music teacher, Ms. Chen. "entertainmentbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA woman's posterior, particularly one that is considered full and desirable."The magazine advertisement showed a model with a stunning bumper, attracting many viewers. "bodyappearancesexhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn extra musician (not notated in the score) who assists the principal French horn by playing less-exposed passages, so that the principal can save their 'lip' for difficult solos. Also applied to other sections of the orchestra."The principal horn player had a skilled bumper who played the easier parts of the melody, allowing the principal to focus on the difficult solo. "musicjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn object on a playfield that applies force to the pinball when hit, often giving a minor increase in score."The pinball bumper on the machine gave me a few extra points. "gamemachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drink from the vessels called bumpers."At the party, the children bumped their glasses and then bumpered from them. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareLarge; filled to the bumpers at the top of a silo."We harvested a bumper crop of arugula and parsnips this year."agricultureamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading