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tumbler

 

[ ˈtʌmblər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

drinking vessel

A tumbler is a flat-bottomed drinking glass with no handle or stem, typically used for serving whiskey or other spirits.

Synonyms

cup, glass, mug

Examples of usage

  • She poured herself a drink into a tumbler filled with ice.
  • He took a sip from the tumbler before setting it down on the table.
Context #2 | Noun

gymnastics equipment

In gymnastics, a tumbler is a person who performs acrobatic feats such as somersaults, handsprings, and flips.

Synonyms

acrobat, flipper, gymnast

Examples of usage

  • The tumbler executed a perfect backflip during the routine.
  • The team of tumblers amazed the audience with their synchronized flips.

Translations

Translations of the word "tumbler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 copo térmico

🇮🇳 टम्बलर

🇩🇪 Thermobecher

🇮🇩 cangkir termos

🇺🇦 термокружка

🇵🇱 kubek termiczny

🇯🇵 タンブラー

🇫🇷 gobelet isotherme

🇪🇸 termo

🇹🇷 termos bardak

🇰🇷 텀블러

🇸🇦 كوب حراري

🇨🇿 termohrnek

🇸🇰 termoska

🇨🇳 保温杯

🇸🇮 termo lonček

🇮🇸 hitabrúsi

🇰🇿 термокружка

🇬🇪 თერმოსი

🇦🇿 termo stəkan

🇲🇽 termo

Etymology

The word 'tumbler' originated in the 14th century from the Middle English word 'tumblere', which means a performer of somersaults. It is derived from the Old French word 'tumbelour', which comes from the Latin word 'tumulus' meaning mound or elevation. Over time, the term evolved to also refer to a type of drinking glass without a handle or stem.

See also: tumblebug, tumbling.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,569, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.