tumbler

noun
UK: /ˈtʌm.blər/
US: /ˈtʌm.blɚ/

  1. A drinking glass, usually without a handle.

    1. I poured juice into a tumbler for the child.
    2. She filled the tumbler with ice water and drank it quickly after work.

  2. A part of a lock that must be in a certain position before the lock can be opened.

    1. The burglar picked the lock by manipulating the tumblers.
    2. Each tumbler in the lock had to be aligned perfectly for the key to work correctly.

  3. Someone who performs acrobatic tricks.

    1. The tumbler wowed the audience with daring flips and stunts.
    2. As a circus performer, the tumbler spent years perfecting their balance and coordination.

Synonyms

glass acrobat
tumbler intransitive-verb

  1. To perform acrobatic stunts, like flips or rolls.

    1. Kids tumbler on the lawn during the party.
    2. He used to tumbler as a hobby but now teaches gymnastics.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tumbler" in English means: A drinking glass, usually without a handle., A part of a lock that must be in a certain position before the lock can be opened., Someone who performs acrobatic tricks..

The phonetic transcription of "tumbler" is /ˈtʌm.blər/ in British English and /ˈtʌm.blɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tumbler": glass, acrobat.

Example usage of "tumbler": "I poured juice into a tumbler for the child.". More examples on the page.