tumbling

American  

[tuhm-bling] / ˈtʌm blɪŋ /

noun

1. the act, practice, or art of performing acrobatic tumbles, usually on a mat or the ground.

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Etymology

Origin of tumbling

First recorded in 1375–1425, tumbling is from the late Middle English word tomblyng. See tumble, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

That would ultimately hurt valuations too, a problem given the concerns that price-to-earnings ratios are already higher than normal, even with the S&P 500 tumbling nearly 7% this year.

From Barron's

A planned $150 million funding deal with a prospective tenant fell through in December, which sent Fermi stock tumbling.

From Barron's

“Want to go?” he asked, the words tumbling out.

From Literature

We follow the stream and pass two waterfalls, one above our heads, spilling from the top of the gorge, the other tiny, tumbling over the rocks that crowd it where it narrows.

From Literature

Clare yelped and lost his balance, tumbling to the floor with a great crash.

From Literature

Related Words

• plunging