Somersault

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌmərˌsɔlt/

Definitions of somersault

noun a gymnastic exercise or feat in which a person executes a complete forward or backward revolution of the body

Example Sentences

A1 The clown did a somersault at the circus.

A2 The gymnast performed a perfect somersault during her routine.

B1 I tried to do a somersault on the trampoline, but I landed awkwardly.

B2 The acrobat executed a series of somersaults in mid-air.

C1 The professional diver executed a flawless somersault dive from the highest platform.

C2 The Olympic gymnast amazed the audience with her intricate somersaults and twists.

Examples of somersault in a Sentence

formal The gymnast performed a flawless somersault during her routine.

informal I can do a somersault in my backyard.

slang He did a crazy somersault off the diving board.

figurative After hearing the news, her emotions did a somersault.

Grammatical Forms of somersault

• past tense: somersaulted
• plural: somersaults
• comparative: more somersault
• superlative: most somersault
• present tense: somersault
• future tense: will somersault
• perfect tense: have somersaulted
• continuous tense: is somersaulting
• singular: somersault
• positive degree: somersault
• infinitive: to somersault
• gerund: somersaulting
• participle: somersaulted

Origin and Evolution of somersault

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'somersault' originated from the Middle French word 'sombresaut' which was derived from the Old French 'sobresaut', meaning 'a sudden leap or bound'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'somersault' evolved to specifically refer to a acrobatic move where a person flips head over heels in the air, showcasing a complete revolution of the body.