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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

somersault

/ˌsʌməˈsɒlt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does somersault mean?

noun, verb

A somersault is a complete rotation of the body in the air, typically performed as an acrobatic stunt. To perform a somersault is to execute this movement.

Example

"The gymnast landed a perfect somersault on the balance beam."

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