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bumper

[ˈbʌmpər]

bumper Definition

  • 1a horizontal bar fixed across the front or back of a motor vehicle to reduce damage in a collision or as a trim
  • 2a protective rim around the edge of a table, desk, etc.

Using bumper: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bumper" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The car's bumper was damaged in the accident.

  • Example

    The desk has a bumper to protect it from scratches.

  • Example

    The bumper on the toy car is made of plastic.

  • Example

    The new model has a sleeker bumper design.

bumper Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bumper

Phrases with bumper

  • an unusually large crop of a particular crop in a particular season

    Example

    The farmers are expecting a bumper crop this year.

  • bumper-to-bumper

    referring to heavy traffic where vehicles are very close together and moving slowly

    Example

    We were stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic for hours.

  • a small adhesive label or sticker with a slogan or message, often attached to the bumper of a car

    Example

    I saw a bumper sticker that said 'Save the Bees'.

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Summary: bumper in Brief

A 'bumper' [ˈbʌmpər] is a horizontal bar fixed across the front or back of a motor vehicle to reduce damage in a collision or as a trim. It can also refer to a protective rim around the edge of a table, desk, etc. Phrases like 'bumper crop' denote an unusually large crop, while 'bumper-to-bumper' refers to heavy traffic. 'Bumper sticker' is a small adhesive label or sticker with a slogan or message, often attached to the bumper of a car.