1. springs back after hitting a surface
Usage: third person singular present
2. moves up and down repeatedly
Usage: third person singular present
3. is returned by a bank due to insufficient funds
Usage: third person singular present; informal

1. instances of springing back or rebounding
Usage: plural

Examples

• The ball bounces off the wall and rolls away.
• She bounces on the trampoline with excitement.
• The check bounces because there isn’t enough money in the account.
• His hair bounces as he walks down the street.
• The basketball bounces three times before he catches it.
• The email bounces back as undeliverable.
• The car bounces over the bumpy road.