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Tumble Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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tumble

tum-ble

🇺🇸 /ˈtəmbəɫ/ · 🇬🇧 /tˈʌmbəl/

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

falling movement

To fall suddenly and uncontrollably.

Synonyms

drop, fall, plunge.

Examples of usage

  • He tripped and tumbled down the stairs.
  • The rock tumbled down the hillside.
  • She tumbled off her bike.
Context #2 | Verb

acrobatics

To perform gymnastic or acrobatic movements.

Synonyms

cartwheel, flip, somersault.

Examples of usage

  • She tumbled across the mat with grace.
  • The circus performer tumbled through the air.
Context #3 | Noun

laundry

A method of washing clothes involving turning them over and over.

Synonyms

rotate, spin, twirl.

Examples of usage

  • She put the clothes in the tumble dryer.

Translations

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Quick facts about “tumble”

Tumble is a 2-syllable verb and noun (tum-ble). It is pronounced /ˈtəmbəɫ/ in American English and /tˈʌmbəl/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 3 meanings, 9 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #15,661 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'tumble'

The word 'tumble' has origins in Middle English, derived from Old English 'tumbian' meaning 'to dance or leap.' Over time, the meaning evolved to include falling or performing acrobatic movements. The noun form related to laundry comes from the idea of clothes being tossed and turned in a washing machine or dryer.

Rhymes

Tumble rhymes with humble, stumble, rumble, crumble, jumble, grumble, mumble and fumble.

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Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,661, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.