B2nounsportmoney
US/baʊns/
UK/baʊns/
the movement of something springing back after hitting a surface; also a quick rise after a fall
In context
The tennis ball took a strange bounce and flew past the player.
This mattress has a nice bounce, but it's too soft for my back.
Shares in the company enjoyed a small bounce after the new phone was announced.
Words that go with bounce
noun + noun
- bounce rateA high bounce rate means visitors leave your website after one page.
noun + preposition
- bounce inThere was a bounce in sales after the holiday promotion.
- bounce in his stepAfter getting the job, he walked with a bounce in his step.
adjective + noun
- high bounceThis court gives the ball a high bounce.
- first bounceThe goalkeeper caught the ball on the first bounce.
- small bouncePrices saw a small bounce in March before falling again.