1
: a brimming cup or glass
2
: something unusually large
1
: unusually large
a bumper crop
2
1
: a device for absorbing shock or preventing damage (as in collision)
specifically
: a bar at either end of an automobile
2
: one that bumps
3
: a brief interval on radio or television filled with music, video shots, or voice-overs that marks a break between a program and a commercial
Synonyms
Adjective
- A-OK
- A1
- awesome
- bang-up
- banner
- beautiful
- blue-chip
- blue-ribbon
- boffo
- bonny [chiefly British]
- bonnie
- boss [slang]
- brag
- brave
- bully
- capital
- choice
- classic
- cool [slang]
- corking
- crackerjack
- cracking
- dandy
- divine
- dope [slang]
- down [slang]
- dynamite
- excellent
- fab
- fabulous
- famous
- fantabulous [slang]
- fantastic
- fine
- first-class
- first-rate
- first-string
- five-star
- four-star
- frontline
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- gilt-edged
- gilt-edge
- gone [slang]
- grand
- great
- groovy
- heavenly
- high-class
- hot
- hype [slang]
- immense
- jim-dandy
- keen
- lovely
- marvelous
- marvellous
- mean
- neat
- nifty
- noble
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- out-of-sight [slang]
- par excellence
- peachy
- peachy keen
- phat [slang]
- prime
- primo [slang]
- prize
- prizewinning
- quality
- radical [slang]
- righteous [slang]
- sensational
- slick
- splendid
- stellar
- sterling
- superb
- superior
- superlative
- supernal
- swell
- terrific
- tip-top
- top
- top-notch
- top-of-the-line
- top-shelf
- topflight
- topping [chiefly British]
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
Noun (2)
Examples of bumper in a Sentence
Adjective
We had a bumper crop of tomatoes this year.
it's been a bumper year for movies aimed at intelligent adults
Noun (2)
cars have bumpers to protect them from damage in minor collisions
Recent Examples on the Web
PCMAG, 5 June 2024
Busch then reportedly appeared to retaliate and hit his opponent's rear bumper, which sent Stenhouse into the wall as well.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
The pedestrian suffered critical injuries when she was struck by the Toyota’s left bumper, the windshield and a side mirror.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 20 May 2024
The vehicle sustained damage to the window and front bumper.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
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Noun
The package includes a colorful bumper that clips onto the front of the watch for extra protection.
—PCMAG, 5 June 2024
Busch then reportedly appeared to retaliate and hit his opponent's rear bumper, which sent Stenhouse into the wall as well.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
The pedestrian suffered critical injuries when she was struck by the Toyota’s left bumper, the windshield and a side mirror.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 20 May 2024
The vehicle sustained damage to the window and front bumper.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
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“Bumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bumper. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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bumper
1 of 2 adjective
bum·per
ˈbəm-pər 
: unusually large or fine
a bumper crop
bumper
2 of 2 noun
bump·er
ˈbəm-pər
: a device for absorbing shock or preventing damage (as in collision)
especially
: a bar at the front or back of a motor vehicle
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