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bumper

Pronunciation: [ˈbʌmpər]

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Learn how to use bumper in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “automobiles”

(noun) a bumper is a strong part at the front and back of a car. It helps protect the car from small hits and reduces damage in an accident.

Example

The bumper prevented serious damage to the car during the minor collision.

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Without a bumper, the car would have been heavily damaged in the crash.

Example

What color is your car's bumper?

Context: “celebrations”

(noun) a bumper can mean a large amount of something that is more than expected, especially in celebrations or events, like a bumper harvest or bumper year.

Example

This year's harvest was a bumper, giving us plenty of food for the winter.

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Last year was not a bumper year; crops were small, and we had to buy food.

Example

Was the festival a bumper celebration with lots of food and fun?

Context: “quantity”

(adjective) bumper describes something that is larger or greater than what is usual. It usually means there is more than we expected.

Example

They had a bumper turnout at the event, with lots of people attending.

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The event's turnout was not bumper; only a few people showed up.

Example

Did you expect a bumper crowd at the concert?

How to pronounce bumper

Pronunciation: [ˈbʌmpər]

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