jumping castle
An Australian term for a bouncy castle — the large inflatable structure filled with air that children jump and tumble on at parties and fetes.
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An Australian term for a bouncy castle — the large inflatable structure filled with air that children jump and tumble on at parties and fetes. British and Irish English uses 'bouncy castle'; Americans tend to say 'bounce house.' 'Jumping castle' is the standard Australian and some New Zealand usage.
The kids spent three hours on the jumping castle at the school fair.
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(Australia) A bouncing castle.
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— Bluesky· May 2026
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