Phrasal verb tumble to something (Definition of tumbled from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

The meaning of TUMBLE is to fall suddenly and helplessly. How to use tumble in a sentence.

Define tumbled. tumbled synonyms, tumbled pronunciation, tumbled translation, English dictionary definition of tumbled. v. tum·bled , tum·bling , tum·bles v. intr. 1. To perform acrobatic feats …

to fall helplessly down, end over end, as by losing one's footing, support, or equilibrium; plunge headlong. to tumble down the stairs. to roll end over end, as in falling. The stones tumbled …

A glut means the commodity's price has tumbled by almost a quarter over the past 12 months.

Definition of tumble verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

He tumbled hurriedly into his clothes. Informal Terms to understand or become aware of some fact or circumstance (often fol. by to): He finally tumbled to what they were doing.

Apr 30, 2025 · Ever wonder how the word "tumble" fits into your everyday conversations or writing? Whether you're describing a playful child’s fall, a dramatic fall in a story, or even a …

• She tumbled down the stairs and landed in a heap at the bottom. • The movement only made it worse and the world continued to tumble for long seconds after.

Rocks tumbled down the hill. She lost her balance and tumbled into the mud. fig. Stock prices tumbled (= quickly lost a lot of value).