somersault

noun
UK: /ˈsʌməsɔːlt/
US: /ˈsʌmərˌsɔlt/

  1. A movement in which you turn over completely, with your feet going over your head.

    1. The gymnast did a somersault on the mat.
    2. He attempted a somersault off the diving board, but landed awkwardly causing a splash.

Synonyms

cartwheel flip roll
somersault intransitive-verb

  1. To perform a somersault.

    1. The children somersaulted on the grass.
    2. Seeing the opportunity, he somersaulted deftly over the obstacle and continued running.
somersault transitive-verb

  1. To cause to turn a somersault.

    1. The wave somersaulted the surfer.
    2. The sudden jolt nearly somersaulted me from my seat, startling me awake on the bus.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "somersault" is /ˈsʌməsɔːlt/ in British English and /ˈsʌmərˌsɔlt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "somersault": cartwheel, flip, roll.

Example usage of "somersault": "The gymnast did a somersault on the mat.". More examples on the page.