Pronunciation: /ˈbʌmpər/
noun a horizontal bar attached to the front or back of a vehicle to reduce damage in a collision
A1 The bumper of the car was scratched.
A2 I accidentally bumped into the bumper of the parked car.
B1 The bumper of the truck was dented in the collision.
B2 The bumper on my new car is made of reinforced steel for added protection.
C1 The bumper of the vintage car was meticulously restored to its original condition.
C2 The luxury car's bumper was custom-designed to match the sleek aesthetic of the vehicle.
verb to collide with or strike against
A1 The car bumper bumped into the wall.
A2 She bumped her head on the low ceiling.
B1 The crowded bus bumped along the bumpy road.
B2 The ship bumped against the dock as it was docking.
C1 The politician's speech was carefully crafted to bump up his popularity.
C2 The company's new marketing strategy really bumped up their sales figures.
adjective relating to or being a bumper
A1 The bumper car at the fair was colorful and fun.
A2 She bought a bumper pack of pencils for school.
B1 The bumper sale at the store attracted many customers.
B2 The bumper crop of apples this year led to a surplus in the market.
C1 The bumper profits from the latest business venture exceeded expectations.
C2 The bumper turnout at the charity event raised a significant amount of money for the cause.
formal The bumper of the car was damaged in the accident.
informal I accidentally bumped into the bumper of the car.
slang That car has a cool bumper sticker.
figurative The company experienced a bumper year in terms of profits.
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