bounce house
noun
plural bounce houses
: a springy inflatable structure often resembling a four-sided building and used especially by children for jumping for sport : bouncy house
Examples of bounce house in a Sentence
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Whether at Pump It Up or in your friend's backyard, at least some probably included a bounce house.
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Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
For the holiday, Lowe took to Instagram to post a sweet photo of the family of five standing in front of a bounce house.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
For Mother’s Day, the Hangar 24 Craft Brewing will host the Good Vibe Market on Saturday, May 11, featuring vendors, a bounce house, live music and more.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 8 May 2024
Tragedy in Arizona:Child dies, another child hurt after wind sends bounce house flying
Toddler twins both die in hospital after being pulled from pool
The firefighters transported the 3-year-olds that were in critical condition to the nearest hospital for further treatment.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
In its news release, the sheriff’s office did not say whether the bounce house in this case was staked and anchored.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
Some of her purchases included a commercial-grade bounce house, a 75-inch TV and expensive shoes, officials said.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Kids activity zone, face painting, bounce house, petting zoo, reptile exhibit, games, more.
—Michelle Jenkins, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Activities included water safety tips, a bounce house and other fun kid activities.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
For the holiday, Lowe took to Instagram to post a sweet photo of the family of five standing in front of a bounce house.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
For Mother’s Day, the Hangar 24 Craft Brewing will host the Good Vibe Market on Saturday, May 11, featuring vendors, a bounce house, live music and more.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 8 May 2024
Tragedy in Arizona:Child dies, another child hurt after wind sends bounce house flying
Toddler twins both die in hospital after being pulled from pool
The firefighters transported the 3-year-olds that were in critical condition to the nearest hospital for further treatment.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
In its news release, the sheriff’s office did not say whether the bounce house in this case was staked and anchored.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
Some of her purchases included a commercial-grade bounce house, a 75-inch TV and expensive shoes, officials said.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Kids activity zone, face painting, bounce house, petting zoo, reptile exhibit, games, more.
—Michelle Jenkins, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Activities included water safety tips, a bounce house and other fun kid activities.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
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