bungee

Everyday

1. A long, stretchy rope or cord; bungee jumping is jumping from a high place with such a cord tied to your ankles so you bounce up and down. tree →
2. A bungee cord (elastic strap with hooks) used to hold things on a bike rack or roof rack. tree →

In the lessons

In adventure stories and holidays, New Zealand is famous for bungee jumping from bridges. In science, it shows stored elastic energy: the cord stretches and pulls you back. In everyday life, a bungee strap holds luggage on.

Examples

• My uncle went bungee jumping in New Zealand. tree →
• The bungee cord stretched and pulled her back up. tree →
• Use a bungee to hold the bag on the bike rack. tree →
• Bungee jumpers must be weighed first for safety. tree →
• I'd be too scared to bungee off a bridge! tree →

Note

Also spelt «bungy». Safety: bungee straps can snap back and hurt eyes; bungee jumping is only done with trained staff and age limits.