BOUNCE
/baʊns/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of BOUNCE
A change of direction of motion after hitting the ground or an obstacle.
A movement up and then down (or vice versa), once or repeatedly.
An email return with any error.
To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle.
"The tennis ball bounced off the wall before coming to rest in the ditch."
To move quickly up and then down, or vice versa, once or repeatedly.
"He bounces nervously on his chair."
To cause to move quickly up and down, or back and forth, once or repeatedly.
"He bounced the child on his knee."
Examples of BOUNCE in a Sentence
- "The tennis ball bounced off the wall before coming to rest in the ditch."
- "He bounces nervously on his chair."
- "He bounced the child on his knee."
Word Details
Is BOUNCE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BOUNCE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BOUNCE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BOUNCE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | o | u | n | c | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BOUNCE
36 words from the letters in BOUNCE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use BOUNCE in Word Games
BOUNCE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, BOUNCE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BOUNCE to find 36 additional valid words.